German energy supplier EWE has taken a key step in the country’s energy transition by ordering Neuman & Esser to supply two compressors for its innovative hydrogen storage project in a converted underground cavern in Wesermarsch, northern Germany.
This facility is part of the ambitious ‘Clean Hydrogen Coastline’ project, which aims to integrate green hydrogen into existing energy infrastructure, allowing this renewable gas to be stored en masse for use when needed, rather than just when it’s produced.
Large-scale hydrogen storage with Neuman & Esser
Compressors supplied by Neuman & Esser , experts in compression technology, will play a key role in the extraction and storage of hydrogen in the converted natural gas caverns , ensuring an efficient and safe process. Starting in 2027, the company will begin storing hydrogen in the Huntorf cavern, a significant step forward in the development of the hydrogen economy in Europe.
Large-scale hydrogen storage is crucial to ensuring a flexible and secure supply of green gas, especially during times of high demand or production shortages. Furthermore, the project will help strengthen the regional economy by driving the energy transition through more efficient renewable energy.
Support from EWE and public funding
This project builds on previous EWE research, which has demonstrated the feasibility of safely storing hydrogen in salt caverns, with previous experience at its Rüdersdorf gas storage facility.
Supported by public funding from the German government, this project promises to be a cornerstone of the country’s energy transition strategy, helping to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and promoting the widespread adoption of hydrogen as a renewable energy source in Europe.
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