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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2026
Filed:
May. 24, 2024
Michael D. Mercer, Edmond, OK (US);
Ronald R. Mercer, Nichols Hills, OK (US);
Michael D. Mercer, Edmond, OK (US);
Ronald R. Mercer, Nichols Hills, OK (US);
Abstract
Apparatus for subsurface storage of hydrogen, compressed natural gas, and/or other high pressure gases. A storage module has a rigid outer casing which surrounds a rigid inner liner to define a sealed interior gas storage space within the inner liner and a sealed annulus space between the inner liner and the outer casing. The annulus space is filled with a fluid comprising a non-compressible liquid. A differential pressure control mechanism maintains a differential pressure across the inner liner within a predetermined differential pressure range. The control mechanism can include a high pressure pump configured to recirculate the annulus fluid, a relief valve, and one or more pressure sensors. The storage module may be incorporated into a storage pod with a plurality of storage modules having a combined storage space and a combined annulus space. The storage modules may be suspended by a support plate into a subsurface well bore.
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