United Kingdom – A £150,000 grant from the Scottish Government has been given to the Port of Aberdeen in cooperation with Subsea7 to study the viability of underwater hydrogen storage at the Aberdeen South Harbour.
The “H2Shore – Hydrogen coastal storage and distribution” project’s objectives include determining the best technological strategy, determining the technical feasibility, and choosing an appropriate offshore area for hydrogen storage. The program will also create a rough business case to assess the project’s economic potential.
Energy consulting company Xodus will carry out the engineering evaluations for the H2Shore project. Assessing the distribution and bunkering needs while concentrating on the essential tools, methods, and working practices is part of their job description. The results of this study will advance knowledge of the technological considerations involved in developing hydrogen storage infrastructure in coastal locations.
Project financing
The Hydrogen Innovation Scheme, which funds 32 initiatives aimed at increasing innovation in renewable hydrogen production, storage, and delivery, includes the H2Shore project. The financing provided for this project by the Scottish Government demonstrates the strategic significance of ports in the switch to hydrogen technology. Ports are essential for the movement and exchange of hydrogen, acting as important infrastructure for the development of the hydrogen economy and the achievement of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
