Next steps
We held our first, non-statutory stage of consultation on our early proposals from 26 January 2022 to 11 March 2022. This consultation has now closed.
Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation and came along to one of our eight in-person and two online events. We’re currently considering all the feedback we’ve received, alongside further technical and environmental work, as we work to develop a more detailed design for the pipeline network.
We will present this more detailed design, alongside our preliminary environmental work, at our second, statutory consultation this autumn, during which people will have another opportunity to provide feedback.
In the meantime, click here to view our proposals in more detail. Click here to find out more about our current proposals.
Current project timeline
March 2022:
Non-statutory consultation closes. Feedback considered and detailed design being developed.
September 2022:
Statutory consultation launches
Spring 2023:
Development Consent Order (DCO) submission
Summer / Autumn 2024:
Secretary of State decision
2025 - 2027:
Construction takes place
2027:
Commissioning phase before pipeline becomes operational
Consultation coming soon
Our second round of consultation on more detailed proposals will run from 12 September 2022 to 10 November 2022. Click the link below to be notified when it launches.
Register for updatesThe project
The HyNet North West Hydrogen Pipeline is essential to unlocking the benefits and ambitions of HyNet North West.
Find out moreOur proposals
At our second, statutory consultation we presented preliminary order limits, an indicative pipeline centre line, pipeline route options and potential Hydrogen Above Ground Installation (HAGI) and Block Valve Installation (BVI) locations.
We are now analysing feedback, carrying out lots more technical, engineering and environmental work, as well as continuing to engage key stakeholders – all with the aim of developing a final design which we’ll submit to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration.
View how our proposals have developedInteractive map (under review)
This map shows an overview of the proposals we presented at our second, statutory consultation – the area where our pipeline will be routed and temporary construction areas located, as well as potential Hydrogen Above Ground Installation (HAGI) and Block Valve Installation (BVI) locations.
See mapHave your say
We want to hear your views. There are plenty of ways for you to submit your feedback on our proposals for Cadent's HyNet North West Hydrogen Pipeline.
Leave feedbackPlease note, the deadline for submitting feedback is at 23:59 on 10 November 2022.