We continue our Cohort 1 film series with EnerHy CDT researcher Durgavajhhala Ayush Rao, a PhD student at Loughborough University, who is investigating how the UK’s existing gas infrastructure could be repurposed for clean hydrogen.
As the UK moves toward a hydrogen-powered future, one key question remains: can our current gas pipelines safely carry hydrogen?
Sponsored by Cadent, the UK’s largest gas network, Ayush is exploring how hydrogen interacts with pipeline steel and what materials or coatings could prevent long-term damage.
His research focuses on developing safer, more efficient, and cost-effective ways to transport hydrogen through existing infrastructure – reducing the need for costly new networks.