Wood, a UK engineering firm, has secured a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract from Centrica to revamp its Rough facility in the North Sea for hydrogen storage. Rough, previously a natural gas storage site, will undergo modifications to become the largest hydrogen storage facility globally by 2040, with Centrica dedicating £2 billion for the transition. The project, including pipeline development and onshore facilities, is set to create new job opportunities, with approximately 50 roles in hydrogen and 5,000 jobs in the sector overall. Government backing is crucial, as highlighted by the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee, advocating for investments in long-duration energy storage to support hydrogen and renewable energy technologies. Coordination between hydrogen and electricity systems is essential, with a proposed strategic reserve for electricity generation to stabilize prices and ensure energy security. Centrica's Rough redevelopment project signifies a significant step towards a hydrogen-focused future in the UK.