The UK's Ofgem has granted £500,000 to a National Gas consortium to advance the development of green hydrogen. Gravitricity, a Scottish energy storage specialist, has introduced the H2FlexiStore technology, which can store up to 100 tonnes of green hydrogen in purpose-built underground shafts. These storage nodes can be strategically positioned near large industrial sites or the existing gas network, enhancing the overall resilience and efficiency of the hydrogen gas network. Kelvin Shillinglaw, an Innovation Analyst at National Gas, views this funding as a crucial milestone towards a hydrogen-fueled future. By integrating operational hydrogen storage directly into the transmission system, the project aims to improve operational flexibility, lower costs for consumers, and contribute to the decarbonization of heating and power generation. This approach makes hydrogen storage more accessible compared to traditional methods like salt caverns, potentially benefiting various regions in the UK, especially Scotland. A report from the Scottish Hydrogen Assessment suggests that Scotland could produce 3.3 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2045, with a significant portion earmarked for export, showcasing the potential impact of such initiatives on the future energy landscape.