Underground hydrogen storage: Influencing parameters and future outlook
1Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, Calgary, Canada.
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
|July 6, 2021
Summary
Underground hydrogen storage (UHS) offers safe, large-scale energy solutions. This review synthesizes critical data on material properties and interactions, guiding future hydrogen storage operations.
Area of Science:
- Geosciences
- Energy Storage
- Materials Science
Background:
- Underground hydrogen storage (UHS) is emerging as a key technology for large-scale energy storage.
- Significant data gaps exist regarding the physical and chemical interactions crucial for safe and efficient UHS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review existing data on solid properties, fluid properties, and solid-fluid interactions pertinent to UHS.
- To identify research gaps and provide guidance for the successful implementation of UHS projects.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of scientific data related to UHS.
- Analysis of solid properties, fluid properties, and solid-fluid interactions.
- Synthesis of findings to identify knowledge gaps and operational considerations.
Main Results:
- Compilation of essential data for understanding UHS behavior.
- Identification of critical research areas requiring further investigation.
- Foundational understanding of UHS across various physical scales.
Conclusions:
- UHS is a viable technology with potential for safe, economic, and efficient large-scale hydrogen storage.
- Further research into material and interaction properties is essential for optimizing UHS operations.
- This review provides critical guidance for the successful deployment of reservoir-scale UHS projects.
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