Nobian and energy technology company Airengy have started a collaboration to explore and assess the potential and feasibility of long-duration compressed air energy storage in Nobian-operated salt cavern in Denmark.
The collaboration will focus on evaluating Airengy’s compressed air energy storage technology ('AirBattery'), which will store surplus renewable electricity as compressed air in an underground cavern, to be released for power generation when needed.
As part of this exploration, the companies intend to assess and test the feasibility of the technology in one of Nobian’s salt caverns operated by Nobian Dansk Salt. Salt caverns are a proven and efficient solution for large-scale energy storage, including gases, due to their natural sealing properties and ability to safely store energy carriers under high pressure.
The collaboration fits within Nobian’s strategy to develop large-scale energy storage solutions as a cornerstone of the future renewable energy system. With its unique position in salt production, Nobian can play an important role in the storage of hydrogen and other energy solutions to balance supply and demand and strengthen energy security.
For Nobian Dansk Salt, the collaboration reinforces its ambition to act as a balancing partner in Denmark’s energy system. By combining subsurface expertise with innovative storage technologies, the project aims to support grid stability and enable the integration of renewable energy at scale - contributing to Denmark’s position as a leading hub for green energy.
Louwrens op de Beek, Director Energy Storage at Nobian: 'At Nobian, we see large-scale energy storage as a critical building block of a reliable and affordable renewable energy system. By exploring the combination of our salt cavern expertise with Airengy’s innovative technology, we aim to unlock new ways to store and release energy over longer periods, helping to reduce grid congestion. This collaboration fits perfectly with our Grow Greener Together strategy and our ambition to be a balancing partner in the energy system in Denmark.'
Maj. Gen. (res.) Yiftah Ron-Tal, Chairman of Airengy: 'The agreement with Nobian continues and advances our deployment into our European target markets and proves the company's implementation capabilities. The collaboration connects Airengy's energy-storage technology with existing geological infrastructure and industry know-how and demonstrates our ability to create partnerships with leading companies in strategic markets. We intend to continue forming additional partnerships that will accelerate the company's growth and strengthen its standing in the global storage market.'
Source: Nobian
