The gas industry is currently focussing on numerous developments and technical challenges - from hydrogen admixtures in natural gas to changes in market communication.
Hydrogen in the natural gas network: new requirements for determination, testing and billing
The increasing addition of hydrogen to the natural gas network presents gas suppliers with new requirements for determining energy quantities. Robotron solutions support the precise calculation in compliance with the current regulations - in particular the determination of the K-number according to the SGERG-mod-H2 method and the calculation according to AGA8-92DC in accordance with DVGW Code of Practice G 685, Part 6 (August 2024 edition).
With increasing hydrogen admixture, the focus is on reliable calorific value testing in accordance with G 685 Part 2, which becomes more complex with hydrogen admixtures. Robotron is working on a solution to map the modified calorific value test in accordance with PTB G19 in robotron*ecount.
Robotron is also prepared for the billing of pure hydrogen networks in accordance with DVGW worksheet G 685, part 8 (first edition November 2024) and will efficiently support the affected network operators in their day-to-day business in robotron*ecount.
Fit for the future: market communication in transition
Following the entry into force of the AS4 protocol for gas, extensive changes are imminent in the area of market communication. Robotron supports suppliers in implementing the new processes and formats in the upcoming changes:
- GaBi 2.1 - further development of gas balancing processes
- GeLi 2.0 to 4.0 - staggered changes in the supplier switching process
- WasABi - requirements in hydrogen balancing
The Robotron software solutions are prepared for the new requirements thanks to early adaptations and regular updates. This means that our customers are not only legally compliant, but also future-proof.
