Liquid Hydrogen Storage

Sphere

Whessoe’s ground breaking 40,000m³ LH2 storage sphere detail design can handle temperatures as low as -253°C, whilst limiting the boil off gas to 0.1%.  Our innovative design has been thoroughly reviewed and certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV).  The decision to focus on Liquid Hydrogen is part of a 5 year development plan in readiness for the energy transition.  The completion of the LH2 sphere design signifies the removal one of the major technology blockers in the future of Liquid Hydrogen as a fuel.

Its key features are the ultra-low boil-off without internal refrigeration equipment and special design for the supporting systems and implementation of insulation.  Which comes from Whessoe’s experience and new research to achieve a design over 8 times larger than the current worlds’ largest LH2 storage tank.  However, current research and design work has not stopped as we continue to develop larger flat bottom low pressure liquid hydrogen storage system designs to rival LNG import volumes.

As well as the goal of net zero, Whessoe understands the energy transition will involve gradual step to reduce carbon emissions rather than an overnight switch.  To this affect, Whessoe work with existing energy providers to lower and minimise their carbon footprint and Whessoe have a strong history of investing time and research to help facilitate new technology advances to provide solutions on this transitional journey.

Full Hydrogen Value Chain

Whessoe can provide your company with engineering support with almost all steps of the Hydrogen value chain, whether it’s a hydrogen production plant, liquified hydrogen storage, import terminal design or hydrogen power generation.