Uniper inks deal for hydrogen storage examination at UK facility

Utility company Uniper eyes possibility of constructing a hydrogen storage facility utilizing salt caverns, situated near Warmingham, Cheshire, within the UK.

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2025 September 13 . 6:29 PM

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Uniper enters partnership for investigating hydrogen storage options at a British location

Uniper inks deal for hydrogen storage examination at UK facility

In a move towards digital initiatives and sustainable energy solutions, German utility Uniper has signed a feasibility development agreement with British Salt for the potential development of a salt cavern hydrogen storage facility near Warmingham, Cheshire, in the UK.

The proposed facility could store up to 400GWh of hydrogen across 13 caverns, making it a significant step towards the UK's goal of achieving a hydrogen economy. British Salt, the owner of the mineral rights, has existing operations on the site, providing a strategic advantage for the project.

Under the agreement, Uniper will have sole rights to explore the site's potential for hydrogen storage. The agreement also involves the development of designs for the drilling of the first two wells suitable for hydrogen storage caverns.

While the exact cost of the project is not disclosed, it is one of many digital initiatives aimed at staying connected in a world forced to go digital more than ever before. Subscribing to gasworld provides access to in-depth content every month, offering insights into such ground-breaking projects.

Uniper's partner for developing a salt cavern hydrogen storage system in Warmingham, Cheshire, UK, is INEOS. The storage system could have a capacity of up to 200 GWh, further emphasising the potential impact of this project.

However, the agreement does not specify a timeline for the development of the hydrogen storage facility. As the project progresses, more details are expected to be revealed, shedding light on the timeline and the potential benefits of this innovative energy storage solution.

Stay tuned for updates on this and other exciting digital initiatives shaping our world.