Hydrogen Storage in Geological Formations—The Potential of Salt Caverns
Hydrogen-based technologies are among the most promising solutions to fulfill the zero-emission scenario and ensure the energy independence of many countries. Hydrogen is considered a green energy carrier, which can be utilized in the energy, transport, and chemical sectors. However, efficient and s...
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| author | Aleksandra Małachowska Natalia Łukasik Joanna Mioduska Jacek Gębicki |
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| description | Hydrogen-based technologies are among the most promising solutions to fulfill the zero-emission scenario and ensure the energy independence of many countries. Hydrogen is considered a green energy carrier, which can be utilized in the energy, transport, and chemical sectors. However, efficient and safe large-scale hydrogen storage is still challenging. The most frequently used hydrogen storage solutions in industry, i.e., compression and liquefaction, are highly energy-consuming. Underground hydrogen storage is considered the most economical and safe option for large-scale utilization at various time scales. Among underground geological formations, salt caverns are the most promising for hydrogen storage, due to their suitable physicochemical and mechanical properties that ensure safe and efficient storage even at high pressures. In this paper, recent advances in underground storage with a particular emphasis on salt cavern utilization in Europe are presented. The initial experience in hydrogen storage in underground reservoirs was discussed, and the potential for worldwide commercialization of this technology was analyzed. In Poland, salt deposits from the north-west and central regions (e.g., Rogóźno, Damasławek, Łeba) are considered possible formations for hydrogen storage. The Gubin area is also promising, where 25 salt caverns with a total capacity of 1600 million Nm<sup>3</sup> can be constructed. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d8a8d05a46374aa7a50264c021a42e362025-08-19T22:59:13ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732022-07-011514503810.3390/en15145038Hydrogen Storage in Geological Formations—The Potential of Salt CavernsAleksandra Małachowska0Natalia Łukasik1Joanna Mioduska2Jacek Gębicki3Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, 11/12 Narutowicza Street, 80-233 Gdansk, PolandDepartment of Chemistry and Technology of Functional Materials, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, 11/12 Narutowicza Street, 80-233 Gdansk, PolandDepartment of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, 11/12 Narutowicza Street, 80-233 Gdansk, PolandDepartment of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, 11/12 Narutowicza Street, 80-233 Gdansk, PolandHydrogen-based technologies are among the most promising solutions to fulfill the zero-emission scenario and ensure the energy independence of many countries. Hydrogen is considered a green energy carrier, which can be utilized in the energy, transport, and chemical sectors. However, efficient and safe large-scale hydrogen storage is still challenging. The most frequently used hydrogen storage solutions in industry, i.e., compression and liquefaction, are highly energy-consuming. Underground hydrogen storage is considered the most economical and safe option for large-scale utilization at various time scales. Among underground geological formations, salt caverns are the most promising for hydrogen storage, due to their suitable physicochemical and mechanical properties that ensure safe and efficient storage even at high pressures. In this paper, recent advances in underground storage with a particular emphasis on salt cavern utilization in Europe are presented. The initial experience in hydrogen storage in underground reservoirs was discussed, and the potential for worldwide commercialization of this technology was analyzed. In Poland, salt deposits from the north-west and central regions (e.g., Rogóźno, Damasławek, Łeba) are considered possible formations for hydrogen storage. The Gubin area is also promising, where 25 salt caverns with a total capacity of 1600 million Nm<sup>3</sup> can be constructed.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/14/5038hydrogenunderground energy storagegeological formationssalt caverns |
| spellingShingle | Aleksandra Małachowska Natalia Łukasik Joanna Mioduska Jacek Gębicki Hydrogen Storage in Geological Formations—The Potential of Salt Caverns hydrogen underground energy storage geological formations salt caverns |
| title | Hydrogen Storage in Geological Formations—The Potential of Salt Caverns |
| title_full | Hydrogen Storage in Geological Formations—The Potential of Salt Caverns |
| title_fullStr | Hydrogen Storage in Geological Formations—The Potential of Salt Caverns |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hydrogen Storage in Geological Formations—The Potential of Salt Caverns |
| title_short | Hydrogen Storage in Geological Formations—The Potential of Salt Caverns |
| title_sort | hydrogen storage in geological formations the potential of salt caverns |
| topic | hydrogen underground energy storage geological formations salt caverns |
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