The gas storage operator RWE Gas Storage West has launched an initial market survey, which H₂ producers and users as well as industrial companies and traders can use to register their future storage demand for H₂ until the end of June 2024.

As a clean, storable and transportable energy carrier, H₂ is an important link in the energy transition. Its storage plays a central role in balancing out fluctuations in renewable energy production and is the basis for providing consumers with structured supply products.

RWE Gas Storage West has launched a non-binding market enquiry to design future H₂ storage facilities to meet the needs of the future H₂ market. For further investment planning, the company wants to determine when and where demand for H₂ storage capacities will arise. The results of the market survey will be used to develop customized storage capacities.

RWE Gas Storage West is developing the first industrial-scale H₂ storage facility in Gronau - Epe (North Rhine-Westphalia). RWE has applied for funding for the construction of this storage facility as part of the "IPCEI H₂" (Important Projects of Common European Interest) program. The EU has approved federal and state funding for the project. A concrete funding commitment is still pending. RWE intends to make an investment decision as soon as a concrete grant notice has been received.