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Visit from Lower Saxony's Minister President Stephan Weil to STORAG ETZEL / H2CAST Etzel on 05.09.2023

Visit from Lower Saxony's Minister President Stephan Weil to STORAG ETZEL / H2CAST Etzel on 05.09.2023

Once again, high ranking visitors in the Infobox of STORAG ETZEL GmbH! The Minister President of Lower Saxony visited Etzel and was informed about the cavern facility, STORAG ETZEL and the progress of our ongoing H2CAST Etzel.

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The key to security of supply: energy storage - Interview with STORAG ETZEL

The key to security of supply: energy storage - Interview with STORAG ETZEL

The "Lower Saxony Hydrogen Network" in conversation with Boris Richter, STORAG ETZEL, on the importance of hydrogen storage for the energy transition [german article]

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H2CAST Etzel: Large-volume hydrogen storage within reach - article of STORAG ETZEL

H2CAST Etzel: Large-volume hydrogen storage within reach - article of STORAG ETZEL

"Make energy transition work": The first cavern is to be converted for hydrogen storage by the end of the year.

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Hydrogen Days Northwest 2023 have startedHydrogen Days Northwest 2023 have started at Etzel

Hydrogen Days Northwest 2023 have started at Etzel

Today, the starting signal was given at Etzel for the Hydrogen Days Northwest 2023, which will make the diverse applications of hydrogen accessible to a broad public until June 18, 2023.

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"Jever-Berdum cavern field project of the future": STORAG ETZEL supports the energy turnaround

"Jever-Berdum cavern field project of the future": STORAG ETZEL supports the energy turnaround

[Article in german] STORAG ETZEL submitted a mining licence application for securing the free mineral resources "potash and rock salts" for the Jever-Berdum salt dome to the mining authority.

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JadeWeserPort WilhelmshavenWilhelmshaven energy hub attracts industry

Wilhelmshaven energy hub attracts industry

(energate) Wilhelmshaven wants to become more than just a transhipment point for LNG, ammonia, hydrogen and CO2. "Apart from quite a lot of work, little has happened in our town, with regard to jobs and trade tax," criticised Lord Mayor Carsten Feist at a press event organised by the Initiative Zukunft Gas.

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Northwest prepares for hydrogen future

Northwest prepares for hydrogen future

-dpa- [Article in german] Wasserstoff ist der Energieträger der Zukunft - und beschäftigt den Nordwesten. Bremen soll 2025 an ein entsprechendes Transportnetz angeschlossen werden. Und in Ostfriesland gehen Unternehmen der Frage nach, wie sich das Gas speichern lässt.

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Infobox Events on 20.04.23 I Energy Logistics in the Northwest - Our Future: Oil, Gas AND Hydrogen!

Infobox Events on 20.04.23 I Energy Logistics in the Northwest - Our Future: Oil, Gas AND Hydrogen!

On 20 April 2023, STORAG ETZEL GmbH once again invites you to an event on the topic of "Energy Logistics in the Northwest" as part of the nationwide "Logistics Day" in the info box of the cavern info centre at the Etzel site. As part of a multimedia presentation, interested visitors can learn more about the background to the construction of caverns in Etzel. Furthermore, the energy logistics, i.e. storing and retrieving of energy sources, will be explained. This will be followed by a tour of the…

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H2CAST leak test in Etzel, shot after rainSuccessful completion of first leak test with hydrogen at cavern in Etzel

Successful completion of first leak test with hydrogen at cavern in Etzel

- Milestone reached for conversion of existing caverns for hydrogen use

- Tightness of cavern with hydrogen proven

- "This is the kick-off for practical application research at the Etzel cavern storage facility," says project manager Carsten Reekers, STORAG ETZEL: "We have gained positive insights into the use of bore hole equipment with high-pressure hydrogen and the handling of hydrogen in the cavern field for future large-volume storage!"

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"We want to make our contribution to a high-performance hydrogen network" - Interview with Hans Jonk, Gasunie Energy Development (H2CAST partner)

"We want to make our contribution to a high-performance hydrogen network" - Interview with Hans Jonk, Gasunie Energy Development (H2CAST partner)

Hanover (energate) - In January, Gasunie gave the go-ahead for the 'HyPerLink' hydrogen project. The transmission system operator is converting the first lines from the existing natural gas grid between Bremen and Hamburg to hydrogen (energate reported). The newly founded Gasunie Energy Development GmbH is responsible for the project. energate spoke to managing director Hans Jonk about the company's plans.

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PipelineFuture seeks empty pipe

Future seeks empty pipe

Germany's industry is converting to green hydrogen. Ships are expected to deliver the first quantities in 2025. But for the gas to reach its destination, terminals, storage facilities and pipelines are needed. How quickly can these be built?

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Visit of the Norwegian Ambassador to STORAG ETZEL on H2CAST pilot project and regional development

Visit of the Norwegian Ambassador to STORAG ETZEL on H2CAST pilot project and regional development

Yesterday we had the honour of welcoming His Excellency, the Norwegian Ambassador SE Torgeir Larsen, to STORAG ETZEL as part of his two-day visit to the region!

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Gasunie becomes H2CAST partnerGasunie and STORAG ETZEL team up in hydrogen storage in Germany

Gasunie and STORAG ETZEL team up in hydrogen storage in Germany

Gasunie is to become partner in H2CAST, the hydrogen storage pilot project in the Etzel caverns in the German state of Lower Saxony. This was announced today by STORAG ETZEL and Gasunie. For Gasunie, this participation is a first step towards developing hydrogen storage facilities in Germany.

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First preparatory leak test and material testsFirst preparatory leak test and material tests

First preparatory leak test and material tests

Another milestone reached in the research project: First preparatory leak test and material tests with hydrogen at cavern in Etzel.

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50 years of supply security through oil and gas storage in Etzel - Our future: oil, gas AND hydrogen!

50 years of supply security through oil and gas storage in Etzel - Our future: oil, gas AND hydrogen!

The Etzel cavern facility is located in the middle of the North German energy hub about 20 kilometres southwest of Wilhelmshaven, with a connection to Germany's only deep-water port located there.

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Map pipeline route from Etzel to WilhelmshavenTransmission operator Gasunie and OGE together with STORAG ETZEL are investigating the further development of the existing pipeline route from Etzel to Wilhelmshaven for gas transport in the "SEAL" project

Transmission operator Gasunie and OGE together with STORAG ETZEL are investigating the further development of the existing pipeline route from Etzel to Wilhelmshaven for gas transport in the "SEAL" project

Due to the current geopolitical situation, it is the declared goal of the German government to make Germany independent of Russian energy imports as quickly as possible.

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Socon measurement hydrogen cavernReport from project partner SOCON: First measurements in hydrogen successfully carried out

Report from project partner SOCON: First measurements in hydrogen successfully carried out

In the hydrogen caverns existing worldwide (Great Britain and USA), direct measurements in hydrogen have never been carried out so far.

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Anniversary celebration storag etzel, aerial viewHydrogen Days Northwest make you want more

Hydrogen Days Northwest make you want more

For ten days, the metropolitan regions of Northwest and Hamburg put the energy carrier hydrogen in the spotlight – H2CAST Etzel was part of the event series!

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Marco Zobel"Hydrogen can be a wunderkind"

"Hydrogen can be a wunderkind"

Interview with Marco Zobel – chemical engineer accompanying the research project at Storag Etzel.

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Aerial view cavern facilityHydrogen Days Northwest

Hydrogen Days Northwest

Presentation of the hydrogen pilot project "H2CAST Etzel" by the project partners on 02.07.2022.

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Salt drill core in showcase at the Hanover FairDLR: All about hydrogen research

DLR: All about hydrogen research

Institute for Networked Energy Systems (DLR) presents current research topics at Hannover Messe 2022.

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STORAG ETZEL presented project H2CAST Etzel at event of the Lower Saxony Hydrogen Network

STORAG ETZEL presented project H2CAST Etzel at event of the Lower Saxony Hydrogen Network

Boris Richter, Commercial Director of STORAG ETZEL presented the R&D hydrogen project "H2CAST Etzel" on 08.06.2022 at the event "Northwest Lower Saxony - Foundation for Supply Security and Transformation".

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Photo of the well-attended event in EtzelInformation event H2CAST & presentation of regional development project plans

Information event H2CAST & presentation of regional development project plans

STORAG ETZEL information event on H2CAST and presentation of regional development project plans. Joint event of STORAG ETZEL and Energy Hub - Port of Wilhelmshaven.

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Wellhead technology for hydrogen caverns

Wellhead technology for hydrogen caverns

With the start of the North German pilot project "H2Cast Etzel", an optimal design of the hydrogen-compatible wellheads will be developed with the project partner Hartmann Valves.

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STORAG ETZEL is part of the "ENERGY-HUB PORT OF WILHELMSHAVEN"

STORAG ETZEL is part of the "ENERGY-HUB PORT OF WILHELMSHAVEN"

STORAG ETZEL as part of the "ENERGY-HUB PORT OF WILHELMSHAVEN" was an active participant of the kick-off event on "National Topics of the "Energiewende" in Berlin

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Group picture after handing over the funding decisions in EtzelFirst section of H2CAST Etzel launched

First section of H2CAST Etzel launched

The first phase of the H2 pilot project "H2CAST Etzel" starts - the R&D project will initially run until the end of 2024.

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Wilhelmshaven hydrogen capital

Wilhelmshaven hydrogen capital

Joint initiative of 14 companies drives development of Wilhelmshaven into hydrogen capital. DENA study to show ways to become an H2 hub.

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STORAG ETZEL GmbH
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Phone: +49 (0)4465 809-201

Email: armin.garbe@storag-etzel.de