EWE, a company in Germany, is embarking on an ambitious project to convert a natural gas salt cavern in Huntorf into a large-scale hydrogen storage facility. This initiative is part of the Clean Hydrogen Coastline project, aimed at integrating hydrogen production, storage, transport, and use in Northern Germany. Neuman & Esser will supply hydrogen compressors for the site, with plans to commence hydrogen storage in 2027. The company also plans to scale up a smaller salt cavern project in Rüdersdorf as a precursor to the Huntorf facility. While EWE boasts a substantial share of German cavern storage facilities suitable for hydrogen, Managing Director Peter Schmidt emphasizes the need for a regulatory framework to support the commercial viability and bankability of such projects. The German government and the European Union are backing the Clean Hydrogen Coastline initiative, which is considered an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI). EWE's future plans include operating one of Europe's largest hydrogen production facilities in Emden, targeting an annual hydrogen production of 26,000 tonnes by 2027. The company has engaged Drees & Sommer SE to oversee the project management. Despite the positive outlook on hydrogen adoption in Germany, challenges persist, particularly regarding regulatory clarity and financial models for hydrogen storage projects.