2024 | Amir Jahanbakhsh, Alexander Louis Potapov-Crighton, Abdolali Mosallanezhad, Nina Tohidi Kaloorazi, M. Mercedes Maroto-Valer
The article "Underground Hydrogen Storage: A UK Perspective" by Jahanbakhsh et al. (2024) assesses the potential and challenges of underground hydrogen storage in the UK. Hydrogen is crucial for achieving net-zero targets, but its storage is a key concern. Salt caverns are currently the most favorable option due to their proven experience and properties, but their geographical availability is limited. Depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs and saline aquifers are long-term strategic solutions, offering capacities far exceeding projected demand. The study reviews the advantages and disadvantages of each storage option, including regulatory, environmental, and safety considerations. The UK's commitment to clean energy and decarbonization has emphasized the importance of hydrogen as a versatile and sustainable energy carrier. The article also discusses the timeline of the UK's hydrogen strategy, highlighting the need for infrastructure development, technological advancements, and regulatory frameworks to support the expansion of the hydrogen economy.The article "Underground Hydrogen Storage: A UK Perspective" by Jahanbakhsh et al. (2024) assesses the potential and challenges of underground hydrogen storage in the UK. Hydrogen is crucial for achieving net-zero targets, but its storage is a key concern. Salt caverns are currently the most favorable option due to their proven experience and properties, but their geographical availability is limited. Depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs and saline aquifers are long-term strategic solutions, offering capacities far exceeding projected demand. The study reviews the advantages and disadvantages of each storage option, including regulatory, environmental, and safety considerations. The UK's commitment to clean energy and decarbonization has emphasized the importance of hydrogen as a versatile and sustainable energy carrier. The article also discusses the timeline of the UK's hydrogen strategy, highlighting the need for infrastructure development, technological advancements, and regulatory frameworks to support the expansion of the hydrogen economy.