🔬 How can we assess hydrogen embrittlement in underground storage?

Our partners at #Tekniker share new insights on material behaviour and safety for large-scale hydrogen storage.

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Continuing our #BeyondTheSurface series 🔍
Cushion gas choice impacts hydrogen storage performance & costs. N₂, CH₄ & CO₂ all play different roles, check the images for a full overview! ⚡💡

Hydrogen may be clean, but storing it underground is complex 🔬⚙️

From corrosion risks to geochemical reactions, #UHS demands robust engineering. In #DESSERT, we study material integrity and the key role of cushion gas in ensuring safe, efficient operations.

👉 Discover more in the visuals ⬇️

Great reflection, this is exactly the kind of challenge we are addressing in #DESSERT. Hydrogen’s interaction with materials, leakage and integrity issues make dedicated solutions essential, rather than simple reuse of existing gas infrastructure. Feel free to follow us and join the conversation.

I've finally discovered how to bond hydrogen and oxygen in a chain: HO-HO-HO.
It's a Christmas molecule.

🎄As December 2025 comes to a close, we reach an important milestone: we are halfway through our project journey🚀 Thanks to our partners and community for the support. Short break ahead 🔋 back in 2026!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year ✨⚡

💡 #BeyondTheSurface: Salt caverns are one of the safest, most flexible ways to store green hydrogen underground. In #DESSERTproject, we are exploring them as scalable, efficient infrastructure solutions 📸 See the full process in the photo! #HydrogenStorage #EnergyTransition

Our 3rd General Assembly was held on 25–26 Nov in Bilbao, marking Month 18 of the project.

We reviewed progress and set priorities for the next phase.
Thanks to TEKNIKER for hosting us!

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🚀 Exciting news! We will be presented at PMH2 in Madrid on 18 Nov.

Eduardo Tabares (#TEKNIKER) will share insights on “Effect of embrittlement in steels used for storage in salt caverns” 🛢️⚡

Curious? See you in Madrid or write to us here info@dessert-project.eu

Did you know aquifers could store hydrogen? 🌍
The #DESSERTproject studies how porous rocks can safely host #Hydrogen underground, unlocking new paths beyond salt caverns! ⚡
#CleanEnergy #HydrogenStorage

How can lubricants stay stable and green in hydrogen environments? 🌿⚙️
At #AC2TResearch, experts are testing innovative lubricants from #Tubacex to ensure safety, efficiency & sustainability for the hydrogen industry.

Discover more on the DESSERT website 🔗 www.dessert-project.eu/towards-a-gr...

💡 Salt caverns are the most advanced & reliable solution for underground #Hydrogen storage.
Within the #DESSERTproject, we’re defining the technical parameters to make operations safe & efficient.

🔎 Deep dive in the image below!

DESSERT joined #EUROCORR2025 in Stavanger 🇳🇴!
Dr. Pilar Esteban (TUBACEX) presented our work on stainless steel solutions for hydrogen storage in underground reservoirs, advancing the path to a sustainable #Hydrogen economy.

🔗 Read more: www.dessert-project.eu/our-work-in-...

Few things are certain on Fridays but our #BeyondTheSurface campaign is one of them! 💡 Hydrogen can store excess wind & solar energy, but we need large-scale, long-term solutions. That’s why we’re working to make #UHS a reality through research & collaboration ♻️🚀

@keithdpatch.com Thank you for your interest! For more questions, please reach out here: info@dessert-project.eu

Good morning Dr. Patch, while 316L resists H₂ embrittlement, our production string uses premium metal-metal seal connections to minimize H₂ leakage. Simulations show these need higher yield strength than 316L provides, so we are evaluating CRA alloys with superior strength and H₂ compatibility.

News here 🔗 www.dessert-project.eu/dessert-goes...

We start with Underground Hydrogen Storage (UHS):
🔍 What are they?
🌍 Why are they the best option?
❄️ Why does temperature matter?

✨ Follow along & discover the logo of our new campaign!

🚀 Something exciting is coming… Beyond the Surface!

From next Friday, #DESSERT launches a new campaign diving into the innovation behind the #H2 transition.

🎉 Milestone reached! In Month 14, #DESSERTproject has completed MS3: a lab-scale galling test protocol to simulate premium threaded connections in hydrogen environments. Thanks to #Tekniker for their outstanding work!

👉 Full news: www.dessert-project.eu/tribotesting...

🌍 The DESSERT project is joining EUROCORR 2025 in Stavanger (7–11 Sept)!
We’ll present our work on stainless steel for hydrogen storage. A great chance to meet our experts & have a chat.

@ec.europa.eu

👉 More info: www.dessert-project.eu/eurocorr-2025/

We are also on #LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/dess...

👋 Hello #BlueSky! We are DESSERT, an EU project developing tech to store hydrogen in underground reservoirs, making clean energy always available.

Follow us for insights & join the conversation: what hydrogen topics excite you most? 🌱

#Hydrogen #EnergyTransition