Engineering and consulting company Wood has secured a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract from Centrica Energy Storage (CES) to revamp the UK's Rough field for hydrogen storage. The project includes the installation of new pipelines, an unmanned platform, and onshore injection facilities at the Easington gas terminal. Wood views this as a pivotal step towards preparing the field for hydrogen usage. The Rough reservoir, historically used for natural gas storage, is poised to potentially cater to more than half of the UK's hydrogen storage requirements, aligning with Centrica's vision to establish it as the world's largest long-duration hydrogen storage site. However, the final investment decision hinges on the government's support model for gas storage investments, emphasizing the necessity of regulatory frameworks for decarbonization initiatives. Executives from Wood and Centrica expressed enthusiasm for the project, underscoring the critical role of hydrogen, offshore wind, and carbon capture and storage in realizing the UK's net zero aspirations. The collaboration between Centrica and Wood also extends to evaluating the transformation of the Easington terminal into a low-carbon hydrogen production hub, reinforcing Centrica's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2045. The partnership underscores the significance of hydrogen in propelling industrial decarbonization, sustainable transport, and clean energy production in the UK.