Why SUSTAIN H2?

SUSTAIN H2 is designed to provide decision-makers with insights on proven technologies to address UHS challenges effectively. The initiative aims to deliver a comprehensive assessment of large-scale UHS development across all U.S. regions that evaluates:

Capacity

 

Efficiency

 

Safety

 

Potential for
Infrastructure
Reutilization

Economic
Feasibility

Capacity

Efficiency

Safety

Potential for Infrastructure Reutilization

Economic Feasibility

SUSTAIN H2 will unite researchers, regulators, and industry leaders to bridge the gap between underground hydrogen storage research and deployment. The collaboration will provide well-tested, safe technologies that align developments with market demands and expedite UHS infrastructure deployment.

Goals

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Engage diverse stakeholders to coordinate cross-collaborative R&D

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Address key technical challenges to resolve critical uncertainties

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Facilitate data collection, sharing, and analysis to guide site selection

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Complete national and regional assessments of UHS development

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Accelerate field deployment by engaging stakeholders, building public acceptance, and reducing remaining uncertainties

The Hydrogen Value Chain

While renewable energy sources like wind and solar power play a large role in meeting growing energy demand, their output is intermittent and challenging to store at scale. Hydrogen helps to address this challenge by converting excess renewable energy into a storable fuel that can be used across sectors like transportation and industry.

Illustration depicting the hydrogen value chain

UHS acts as a bridge between hydrogen production and end use. By storing hydrogen in geological formations like salt caverns, excess renewable energy can be captured and held until it’s needed. This enables large-scale, long-duration storage that stabilizes the supply of hydrogen for downstream applications. UHS strengthens the hydrogen value chain by making it more flexible, reliable, and responsive to both energy production patterns and market demands.

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