Nicosia hydrogen energy storage development plan

Does Cyprus need a hydrocarbon storage system?

Moreover, Cyprus needs a systematic and rigorous survey of geological formations that would be suitable for hydrogen (and CO2) storage, such as salt caverns and depleted aquifers since there are no hydrocarbon reservoirs to take advantage of yet.

Does Cyprus need a hydrogen pipeline?

To achieve a constant blend, hydrogen storage would be required that will drive costs up. Since however Cyprus does not have an existing gas pipeline network to leverage on, any new pipeline project should be able to carry hydrogen in any blending ratio, even in pure form.

Is Cyprus a good destination for hydrogen production?

Cyprus’ case as a destination for use and production of hydrogen is a particular one. On the one hand its geographical location and abundance of solar radiation make it a partially attractive option for renewable hydrogen production, where costs can be lower than in continental central and northern Europe.

Does a European hydrogen infrastructure support a rapid scale-up of production centers?

A European hydrogen infrastructure supports a rapid scale-up of key production centers at Europe’s periphery. However, uncertainties in hydrogen demand, production pathways, and potential imports challenge the network design and storage development.

Why is a European hydrogen infrastructure important?

This study emphasizes the importance of rapidly scaling up electrolysis capacity, building hydrogen networks and storage facilities, deploying renewable electricity generation, and ensuring coherent coordination across European nations. A European hydrogen infrastructure supports a rapid scale-up of key production centers at Europe’s periphery.

Is a unified European hydrogen infrastructure possible?

Although short to medium-term hydrogen strategies are announced on a national and European scale, a clear path toward a unified European hydrogen infrastructure in a future sector-coupled energy system is still under discussion.