2026/00331/SCO

Description

The proposed development, known as the Salinae Hydrogen Storage project, is for the drilling and solution mining of up to 13no. underground caverns for the storage of up to 400GWh of hydrogen. This includes the construction and operation of a hydrogen gas processing plant (including maximum 18m high compressor buildings, maximum 15m high dehydration vessels and maximum 50m high ground flare) and associated facilities, earthworks, pipelines, access roads, electrical and communications connections, lighting, security fencing and a temporary construction compound with laydown and welfare. Also including the diversion of a Public Right of Way.

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Approximately 5.2km South West Of The Town Of Middlewich, West Of Warmingham, In The Cheshire East Council Area. It Is Partly On The Site Of The Existing British Salt/Kistos Energy Storage Facility., Cheshire