Hydrogen home storage Cyprus

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.

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 Cyprus have a hydrogen refinery?

This can be a challenge for the local industry. There are no refineries in Cyprus, which currently constitutes a significant user base of hydrogen in other countries. A refinery was operating on the island between 1972 and 2004, when it ceased its operations. As Cyprus gradually decarbonises, local refining of petroleum products is not foreseen.

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.

Does Cyprus have salt caverns or depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs?

Cyprus does not however have salt caverns or depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs (yet) to utilise for long-term storage. A dedicated study that would investigate the potential for geological storage of both CO2 and Hydrogen is required to assess this option with certainty.

Could hydrogen be a solution to energy security?

In a recent study, Cyprus was found that it “could assess the potential contribution of deploying hydrogen in the frame of security of energy supply and to address the challenge of balancing electricity supply and demand in a system with a high share of variable renewable energy” .