H2eart for Europe

The H2eart for Europe alliance was launched in January 2024 by ten leading European gas storage operators committed to decarbonisation and energy efficiency by contributing to the large-scale establishment and widespread expansion of underground hydrogen storage facilities through innovative development projects.  Since its foundation, the association has grown by two members and HGS is now working with 11 members on a comprehensive European hydrogen storage strategy.

Objective: H2eart for Europe brings together dedicated storage infrastructure operators from 7 Member States of the European Union, united by a common goal: to design, build and efficiently operate state-of-the-art underground hydrogen storage infrastructure.

The proper management of low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, which are becoming more prevalent in systems, is crucial to the decarbonisation of Europe's energy system.  This requires preparing the infrastructure and ensuring the necessary flexibility, which can be fulfilled by underground storage.  Development projects coordinated through the members' proactive approach will ensure that renewable gases produced from renewable energy sources can be stored and used cost-effectively and optimally.