Dorset: Hydrogen storage cavern plans relocated from Portland
Hydrogen can be produced cleanly by splitting water using renewable energy sources like wind and solar panels.
But the vast majority of hydrogen produced in the UK is “blue hydrogen” – meaning it’s extracted from fossil fuels.
That process releases large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2).
Blue hydrogen relies on technologies that can capture and store that CO2.
But a spokesperson for UKOG said the caverns would strictly be used to store green hydrogen.
UKOG said in a release that it is also considering plans for a green hydrogen plant at Portland Port that could be linked to the new storage site.
A spokesperson for the Port of Portland said: “We respect the reasons for the relocation decision and look forward to exploring the opportunity of a green hydrogen pilot plant here at the port.”
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