Prospects for the Implementation of Underground Hydrogen Storage in the EU

The hydrogen economy is one of the possible directions development for European Union economy, which in perspective 2050, can ensure climate neutrality member states. use on a larger scale requires creation storage system. Due to necessary volumes, best sites are geological structures (salt caverns, oil and gas deposits or aquifers). This article presents an analysis prospects large-scale underground structures. political conditions implementation EU Member States were analysed. Commission its documents (e.g., Green Deal) indicates as important elements enabling climate-neutral economy. From changes forecast energy consumption indicate increase electricity consumption. expected production from renewable sources may contribute role discussed should replace natural chemical, metallurgical transport industries. In longer term, same process will also be observed aviation maritime sectors. Growing charges CO2 emissions technology. Geological conditions, especially wide-spread aquifers salt allow Europe.