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Search the Public Notice PortalA GAS storage firm is looking to make a change to approved plans which would pave the way for the creation of the UK's largest hydrogen store.
The Keuper Gas Storage Project (KGSP), classified as a nationally significant infrastructure project, was previously granted a development consent order in March 2017.
But Keuper Gas Storage Ltd (KGSL) is now seeking a material change to the approved order to store hydrogen, rather than natural gas, at the facility located between Lach Dennis and Middlewich.
The firm has now launched a six-week public consultation on the plans, and is inviting feedback from residents, stakeholders, and the wider community.
A KGSL spokesman said: “KGSP is a key project in the delivery of the UK’s net zero emission targets and supports the North West’s ambitions to be the UK's first net zero cluster by 2040.
"The latest public consultation provides the opportunity for statutory stakeholders and the local community to consider information about the proposed changes to allow for hydrogen storage as well as consider the preliminary environmental information reports.
"KGSL welcomes feedback from stakeholders, the local community and the public over six weeks from October 9 until November 20."
The gas storage project involves the construction and operation of up to 19 underground salt cavities at Holford Brinefield and the surrounding area north of Middlewich.
Once solution mined, the cavities will have the capacity to store some 1300-gigawatt hours of hydrogen – which KGSL states is 'more clean energy than any other facility'.
Should the changes be approved, the storage facility will also link to HyNet North West, the region's expanding hydrogen and carbon capture network.
Also, if given the green light, the KGSP would include a community benefit fund where a total investment of more than £400,000 across 10 years of construction will be available to support projects in the local area.
KGSL says hydrogen is 'a game-changing source of energy' which can be used as both a raw material for industry and as a clean power source for transport, industry, business and electricity.
However critics, who describe hydrogen as 'volatile and unstable', say the technology is 'unproven to either work or be safe, at scale'. A campaign group called 'HyNot' has been set up and is working to oppose HyNet.
A public information event, hosted by KGSL, is being held at the De Vere Cranage Estate, in Byley Lane, Holmes Chapel, on Wednesday, October 15, between 3pm and 7pm.
There is also an online Q&A session taking place on Wednesday, October 22, at 6.30pm.
For more information, to register for the online session or to submit comments visit the project website kgsp.co.uk.
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