Belgium – Fluxys Belgium has unveiled the BE-HyStore pilot project. The endeavor focuses on the underground storage of hydrogen, aiming to leverage decades of expertise in underground natural gas storage.
The unique geological structure located more than a kilometer beneath the surface at Fluxys Loenhout site in the province of Antwerp has been crucial in storing and retrieving natural gas since 1985. After three years of feasibility studies in collaboration with Geostock, a world leader in underground storage, Fluxys is now preparing to delve deeper into sustainable storage possibilities, partnering with Ghent University. The joint venture, BE-HyStore, receives support from the federal government’s Energy Transition Fund.
Central role
Hydrogen has emerged as a pivotal molecule for ensuring a consistent supply of renewable energy, even during adverse weather conditions. With a potential storage capacity of 2.4 TWh, equivalent to powering 30 million electric vehicles, the Loenhout site can play a central role in securing a sustainable energy future.
As the world seeks sustainable energy solutions, Belgium’s underground hydrogen storage project represents an innovative step forward in utilizing hydrogen to its full potential in the transition to a greener future.
