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Holford Brinefield, between Lach Dennis and Middlewich, Cheshire, England·In developmentGas & Critical Minerals
Keuper Gas Storage Project (hydrogen conversion)
- StageConsenting; seeking a material change to the 2017 DCO for hydrogen storage, consultation held 9 October to 20 November 2025; early site works done 2021 to 2022
- Next milestonePlanning Inspectorate examination and Secretary of State decision; full construction expected to start in 2028, subject to consent
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Planning Inspectorate examination and Secretary of State decision; full construction expected to start in 2028, subject to consent2 November 2026 · previously: Determination of hydrogen material-change application; construction from ~2028
- Stage: Consenting; seeking a material change to the 2017 DCO for hydrogen storage, consultation held 9 October to 20 November 2025; early site works done 2021 to 20222 November 2026 · previously: Hydrogen material-change application (consenting); early works done
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