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Easington / Rough field, East Yorkshire·In developmentHydrogen

Rough Hydrogen Storage

  • StageRedevelopment to store gas and hydrogen proposed; Centrica seeking government support and warns it will shut Rough in April 2027 without it (Aug 2026)
  • Value£2bn redevelopment (reported)
  • Next milestoneGovernment decision on support framework
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Industrial Info Resources, UK could lose 50% of its gas storage →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Government decision on support framework2 November 2026 · previously: Feasibility / redevelopment case; awaiting policy support
  • Stage: Redevelopment to store gas and hydrogen proposed; Centrica seeking government support and warns it will shut Rough in April 2027 without it (Aug 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: pipeline
  • Status: In development2 November 2026 · previously: At tender
  • Value: £2bn redevelopment (reported)2 November 2026 · previously: n/a

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