Air Liquide commissions world's largest hydrogen storage in Texas
Industrial gas firm Air Liquide has recently commissioned an underground storage cavern in Beaumont, Texas which is set to be the largest hydrogen storage facility in the world.
The underground cavern, which measures 1,500 meters deep and nearly 70 meters in diameter, is capable of holding enough hydrogen to back up a large-scale steam methane reformer (SMR) unit for 30 days, according to a company release.
The large and interconnected facility complements Air Liquide's capabilities to optimally supply to customers reliably and efficiently.
"(It) 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,” said Michael Graff, Member of the Air Liquide Group’s Executive Committee and Executive Vice-President for the Americas.
This investment follows the commissioning of Air Liquide’s first pure helium storage facility in Germany in July 2016.
