Watch expert discussions on underground hydrogen storage

April 23, 2024

New GIE study reveals the urgent need for targeted policy intervention to fulfil European underground hydrogen storage requirements.

Earlier this month, critical questions were addressed during the workshop organised in Brussels by Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE). We invite you to find below the different video recordings of the event. Stakeholders and market players from the entire energy value chain participated in an interactive panel discussion and in insightful presentations, touching topics such as flexibility, resilience and optimisation of the energy system.

Discussions focused on the new GIE study conducted by Artelys and Frontier Economics. The findings shed light on the urgent need to ramp up underground hydrogen storage (UHS) as a vital component for the cost-effective deployment of renewable energy sources and reduction of CO₂ emissions.

Introductory remarks

Watch Torben Brabo, Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) President setting the scene.

Presentation of the study

Christopher Andrey, Artelys Director and Catherine Galano, Frontier Economics Director gave us valuable insights on how UHS can contribute to the ambitious energy and climate policy targets in the European Union and recommend targeted policy intervention to support a more cost-efficient and integrated European energy system.

Interactive panel discussion

Discover the panel discussion presenting different perspectives on UHS’ contribution and related challenges.

Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Global Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia SIPA moderated the session welcoming:

• Vasilis Papandreou, Policy Officer, Emerging Hydrogen Markets, The European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER)
• Marzia Sesini, Senior Research Associate, FSR Gas and Hydrogen Area, European University Institute
• Kamila Waciega, Director, Energy & Infrastructure Policy, Hydrogen Europe
• Michael Schmöltzer, Head of the Value of Storage Working Group, Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE)
• Romain Capaldi, Director, Guidehouse, H2eart for Europe

What are GIE’s recommendations?

Listen to the conclusions of Charlotte Roule, Gas Storage Europe (GSE) President.

Note to editors

Who is GIE?

Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) is the association representing the interests of European gas infrastructure operators active in gas transmission, gas storage and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) regasification. GIE is a trusted partner of European institutions, regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders. It is based in Brussels, the heart of European policymaking. GIE currently represents 70 member companies from 26 countries. GIE’s vision is that by 2050, the gas infrastructure will be the backbone of the new innovative energy system, allowing European citizens to benefit from a secure, efficient and sustainable energy supply.