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SaltHy: EU support boosts Storengy’s hydrogen storage ambitions in northern Germany
Storengy Deutschland has received up to €4.5 million in EU funding through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to advance its SaltHy project — a future underground hydrogen storage facility in Harsefeld, Lower Saxony, near the company’s existing gas site. Positioned at the crossroads of major import routes from Denmark and the Netherlands, the project is designed to strengthen cross-border hydrogen infrastructure and contribute to Europe’s energy transition.
Matthieu Keime, Head of Hydrogen Storage at Storengy Deutschland pointed out:
"Thanks to the funding from the Connecting Europe Facility, we can take the next step in the implementation of our SaltHy project. Our hydrogen storage facility in Harsefeld will have an impact beyond Germany's borders thanks to its location at the crossroads of import routes from Denmark and the Netherlands. This is why the EU is funding the study phase of our project. Such funding is essential for the ramp-up of a European hydrogen Economy"
Two salt caverns are planned, each capable of storing 100% hydrogen, with the first entering operation in 2032. The CEF funding will support key preparatory studies, including engineering, permitting, safety, and stakeholder engagement. With its strategic location and Project of Common Interest status, SaltHy is set to play a crucial role in matching hydrogen supply with demand and anchoring northern Germany’s role in the emerging European hydrogen network.
For more details, check out the Storengy Deutschland Press Release