Oxford Flow’s IM-S regulator deployed by EWE-Netz in first mainland European project

The IM-S gas regulators (IM-S) have been deployed to replace ageing 2 in. regulators approaching end-of-life. With hundreds of legacy units still in service across EWE-Netz’s network, this initial installation marks the start of a broader trial. A successful three month performance review could lead to a long-term supply agreement to modernise the remaining fleet.

Oxford Flow’s IM-S was selected as the most technically capable and cost-effective solution after a detailed comparison with other systems. IM-S’s high reliability, compact footprint and minimal maintenance requirements were key factors in the decision.

Across Europe, gas distribution networks are under increasing pressure to modernise infrastructure in line with decarbonisation and resilience targets. Under the EU’s 2024 Hydrogen and Decarbonised Gas Market Package, member states must develop network plans that support climate neutrality and hydrogen integration by 2050. In Germany alone, more than 250 DSOs serve over 20 million customers – many of them reliant on infrastructure now approaching obsolescence.

Faris Churcher, Business Lead - Gas and Energy Transition at Oxford Flow, said: “Right across the continent, operators are contending with the dual challenge of ageing infrastructure and growing pressure to meet decarbonisation and hydrogen integration targets. Policy is now shifting from ambition to implementation, and the need for proven, future-ready technology has never been more urgent. IM-S was engineered for exactly this environment - offering both economic and environmental gains by extending asset life, reducing emissions and minimising maintenance. As the energy transition accelerates, Oxford Flow is ready to support operators in building networks that are fit for the future.”

The IM-S series is fully compliant with the EN 334 standard for gas pressure regulators with inlet pressures up to 10 MPa and is suitable for both new and retrofit installations. Hydrogen ready by design, it offers a robust, low-emission and low-maintenance alternative for gas DSOs seeking to modernise ageing infrastructure without compromising on performance or safety.

This deployment builds on Oxford Flow’s growing momentum in the gas distribution sector, with projects already underway in the UK and further expansion planned across mainland Europe.

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