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With the transition to sustainable energy and the desire to reduce carbon emissions, hydrogen is becoming one of the key energy carriers of the future. Hydrogen has great potential as a clean energy source, especially in the context of the transport sector and power generation. However, its high volatility and low energy density under normal conditions make it difficult to store and transport. One of the most cost-effective ways to store hydrogen is its underground storage. Underground storage of hydrogen can become a key element in the system of integration of renewable energy sources.
It will make it possible to store excess energy obtained from solar and wind installations and use it in periods of low energy production and ensure the efficient use of hydrogen in various sectors of the economy. The article examines the technologies of underground hydrogen storage, some of its geolo¬gical, economic, geographical and technological prerequisites, as well as criteria for choosing the optimal subsoil area for underground hydrogen storage in Ukraine. The availability of infrastructure, such as transport networks, energy facilities and appropriate communications, plays an important role in the selection of underground storage sites. Ukraine has significant potential in the production of green hydrogen in the western and, to a greater extent, southern parts of the country. It is proposed to consider the location of underground hydrogen storage there. Subsoil areas promising for underground hydrogen storage should become objects of further research. The successful implementation of projects to create underground hydrogen storage facilities in Ukraine will contribute to the creation of a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy system. No. 3 (2024): Mineral resources of Ukraine