Full Title: Underground Gas Storage in Natural Gas Infrastructure: East Coast Insights
Author(s): GTI Energy
Publisher(s): GTI Energy
Publication Date: June 5, 2025
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Description (excerpt):
The East Coast has a larger total number of facilities than the Gulf Coast, but only about
half the amount of working gas capacity due to the greater number of salt dome
caverns found in the Gulf. Like the Gulf Coast, UGS in the East Coast can support the
storage of low-carbon fuels including hydrogen and may provide a crucial long-term
storage solution for renewable energy produced in the region from intermittent sources
like wind. This region has challenges to expanding the role of UGS in the future,
including regulatory hurdles, barriers to infrastructure expansions, and the proximity of
UGS facilities to residential areas. However, UGS in its current role is still an
indispensable component of the East Coast’s energy infrastructure and provides a
reliable supply of natural gas, supports grid resilience, and will likely play a critical role in
the region’s transition to a sustainable energy future despite regional challenges.