World’s Largest Hydrogen Storage Facility Commissioned by Air Liquide

January 24th, 2017 by Fiedler Group

Air Liquide recently announced the commissioning of the largest hydrogen storage facility in the world. 

Located in Beaumont, Texas, the underground storage cavern is 1,500 meters deep and nearly 70 meters in diameter, and is capable of holding enough hydrogen to back up a large-scale steam methane reformer unit for 30 days.

The hydrogen storage cavern complements Air Liquide’s supply capabilities along it’s Gulf Coast Pipeline System, and offers flexibility and reliable hydrogen supply opportunities solutions to their customers.

The new hydrogen cavern follows the earlier commissioning of Air Liquide’s first pure helium storage facility in Germany in July 2016.

In discussing the new Beaumont storage facility, Michael Graff, Member of the Air Liquide Group’s Executive Committee and Executive Vice-President for the Americas, noted: “Air Liquide’s investment in the world’s largest hydrogen storage cavern is supported by the strength of the refining and petrochemicals markets along the U.S. Gulf Coast and the rising demand for hydrogen. This unique facility positions us to deliver even greater value to customers through innovative solutions.”

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