Hydrogen Storage RWE Epe-H2

RWE is building one of the first German hydrogen storage facilities for commercial use.

Hydrogen Storage RWE Epe-H2

RWE is building one of the first German hydrogen storage facilities for commercial use.

Storage cross-section | RWE Gas Storage West

RWE Gas Storage West GmbH supports the interest of its customers and the general public in a secure, affordable, efficient and environmentally friendly energy supply. To this end, an extension of the existing salt cavern storage at Kottiger Hook in Gronau-Epe with a hydrogen storage is planned.

In addition to storing natural gas, storing hydrogen (H2) supports the German government's aim of decarbonisation. The hydrogen storage will provide the developing hydrogen market with flexibility products for balancing hydrogen production and consumption, as well as for balancing the hydrogen grid.

RWE Gas Storage West has therefore joined forces with strong partners in the GET H2 initiative to establish the core for a nationwide hydrogen infrastructure and thus enable the implementation of the energy transition.


The project RWE Epe-H2 at a glance

Schedule

Detailed planning and permitting | RWE Gas Storage West
Detailed planning and permitting | RWE Gas Storage West

Q2/2022 - Q3/2023

Detailed planning and permitting

Construction of hydrogen storage | RWE Gas Storage West
Construction of hydrogen storage | RWE Gas Storage West

Q3/2023 - Q3/2026

Construction of the hydrogen storage site


First hydrogen fill | RWE Gas Storage West
First hydrogen fill | RWE Gas Storage West

2026

First hydrogen fill

Commercial operation | RWE Gas Storage West
Commercial operation | RWE Gas Storage West

2027

Commercial operation

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