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€450 million allocated for hydrogen storage in Groningen

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The Dutch government reportedly allocated up to €450 million for hydrogen storage in Groningen. Climate and Green Growth Minister Stientje van Veldhoven was due to confirm the decision to Gasunie CEO Willemien Terpstra at the “Wind meets gas” energy conference in Groningen on Thursday. The allocation was described as giving the northern Netherlands a key role in hydrogen storage and as an effort to achieve a breakthrough.

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Government prepares emergency gas supply as storage levels fall

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Gas storage facilities were reported to be less full ahead of winter, prompting growing concern in the Dutch House of Representatives. Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven was working on an emergency gas supply, while questions remained about how the country would stay warm during the winter and what measures the government would take.