astora launches a market survey on the demand for hydrogen storage capacities

[Kassel, 9 October 2023] astora, as part of the SEFE Group, is taking on a relevant role in the energy transition and is pursuing the clear goal of being a pioneer in the field of hydrogen storage. Therefore, the development of a hydrogen storage facility is currently being worked on with special priority.

Near the East Frisian town of Leer, astora operates the Jemgum natural gas storage facility. There, natural gas is safely stored in underground cavities – so-called caverns. The special feature: astora can react flexibly to customer requirements thanks to high injection and withdrawal rates.

astora would like to transfer this advantage to the future hydrogen storage facility and thus continue to make an important contribution to the future energy supply so that the goal of a climate-neutral economy in Germany in 2045 is supported.

With the main objective to design the planned hydrogen storage facility technically as close as possible to the needs of the future hydrogen market, astora is conducting a non-binding market survey on the demand for hydrogen storage capacities in the period from 30 October to 17 November. This market survey will be carried out via an excel based form which will be available for download on the homepage during the above-mentioned period and which is to be returned to h2@astora.de within this period. The results of interested parties will then serve as a basis for constructive discussions.