Burckhardt Compression has announced an order for its newly launched digital monitoring solution, UP! Detect, marking a significant milestone in the company's strategic expansion of its digital services. The order was placed by Dutch gas infrastructure company Gasunie and will be deployed as part of the H2CAST Etzel H₂ storage project in Germany.

As part of the project, Burckhardt Compression will supply a high-pressure oil-free H₂ compressor, which will be equipped with the cloud based UP! Detect condition monitoring system. UP! Detect provides real-time insights into compressor performance, enabling optimized maintenance strategies and improving availability through early anomaly detection. This user-friendly digital tool is designed to optimize operations, reduce downtime, and enhance safety — making it a vital asset for critical infrastructure applications.

The H2CAST Etzel project (H₂ Cavern Storage Transition) is a pioneering initiative aimed at converting existing gas storage caverns into large-scale H₂ storage facilities. It plays a central role in supporting the H₂ economy and achieving Europe’s energy transition goals. Gasunie selected Burckhardt Compression’s solution for its advanced technology, reliability, and digital capabilities.

“We chose Burckhardt Compression because of their proven expertise in H₂ compression and their innovative approach to digitalization,” said M.P. Moesker from Gasunie “UP! Detect offers us a smart, proactive way to monitor compressor health, which is crucial for the safe and efficient operation of H₂ infrastructure at this scale and enables us to gain experience with a technical equal but more cost-effective solution than other systems.”

The successful delivery and integration of UP! Detect in this high-impact project underlines Burckhardt Compression’s commitment to supporting the energy transition and driving innovation through digital transformation.