Bulgaria is stepping into the future of sustainable energy with a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding. “Bulgartransgaz” EAD, in collaboration with “Glavbolgarstroy Holding” AD, American companies Solar Turbines Inc. and Honeywell, and Italy’s Pietro Fiorentini, has embarked on an ambitious pilot project for the production and utilization of green hydrogen within the Chiren underground gas storage facility.
As the world races toward a more sustainable energy future, the tank storage industry finds itself at the crossroads of transformation. The rise of hydrogen technologies, with their potential to decarbonize various sectors, presents both challenges and opportunities for an industry deeply rooted in traditional hydrocarbon storage.
Kassel-based storage operator Astora has set its sights on a colossal hydrogen storage project. With a vision to play a pivotal role in driving the hydrogen market and facilitating the country’s energy transformation, Astora is planning the construction of three caverns with an astonishing capacity of approximately one terawatt hour.
The Department of Defense (DoD) has initiated programs to channel funding towards advancements in hydrogen technologies for military vehicles, spanning aircraft, ground support, and marine applications. Among the innovative proposals selected, one stands out – a groundbreaking project by Infinite Composites focusing on redefining hydrogen storage through revolutionary container designs.
EWE GASSPEICHER, a subsidiary of EWE, has embarked on a pioneering initiative to assess the future storage requirements for hydrogen through a market survey. This effort aims to align storage capacity with the growing demand for hydrogen in various sectors.
In a recent development, the Ministry of Energy and Minerals took part in a technical workshop titled “Methods of Underground Energy Storage” on September 13, 2023. The event, described in a statement by the Specialized Energy Platform, explored Oman’s potential in underground hydrogen storage, leveraging its geological features like salt domes and porous rock formations.
This collaboration aims to commercialize innovative hydrogen fuel storage solutions, focusing on a cartridge-based hydrogen fuel storage system tailored for uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., through its Chevron New Energies division, has acquired 100% of Magnum Development, LLC, marking a significant step towards renewable hydrogen production and storage.
Russian scientists, in collaboration with international counterparts, have achieved a groundbreaking feat in the realm of hydrogen energy. They’ve successfully synthesized a compound with the potential to revolutionize the storage and transportation of hydrogen, a key hurdle in the expansion of hydrogen-based energy solutions.
The Royal Society urges the UK government to invest in large-scale hydrogen storage for a net-zero carbon electricity network by 2035.
