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Earth’s Crust Is Hiding Vast Reserves of Hydrogen – Here’s How We Can Find It : ScienceAlert

Last updated: May 23, 2025 4:20 pm
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Unlocking the Potential of Natural Hydrogen Reserves

Hydrogen gas is already a crucial fuel source in our quest for carbon neutrality. Researchers have now uncovered a groundbreaking recipe for the natural formation of hydrogen, which could lead us to vast reserves of this valuable gas hidden in Earth’s crust.

According to the team of experts from the UK and Canada, tapping into these reserves could meet our hydrogen energy needs for the next 170,000 years. This discovery could eliminate the need to rely on hydrocarbons for hydrogen production, thus reducing carbon dioxide emissions significantly.

The process of naturally forming hydrogen, as explained by the researchers, involves the interaction of water with rocks rich in iron or containing radioactive elements within Earth’s crust. Specific conditions related to temperature, pressure, timing, and containment must also be met for this natural hydrogen formation to occur.

By carefully considering all these factors and mapping out their presence on Earth, the scientists believe that there is a wealth of untapped hydrogen waiting to be discovered, similar to the potential at the Bourakebougou site in Mali.

Map of hydrogen zones
The researchers mapped out potential hydrogen zones. (Ballentine et al., Nat. Rev. Earth Environ., 2025)

Geoscientist Jon Gluyas from Durham University in the UK expressed optimism about the new exploration strategy for hydrogen, drawing parallels to the successful helium exploration approach.

Further research is needed to locate and extract natural hydrogen, but the potential benefits are immense. As hydrogen demand continues to rise, finding a sustainable, low-carbon source like natural hydrogen could revolutionize the energy industry and contribute significantly to the global energy transition.

See also  Scientists Developed a Kind of 'Living Concrete' That Heals Its Own Cracks : ScienceAlert

Hydrogen well
Natural hydrogen being released from groundwater in rocks in Canada. (Stable Isotope Lab, University of Toronto)

Research like this offers hope for a cleaner energy future, where natural hydrogen could play a significant role in reducing carbon emissions and meeting our energy needs sustainably. As we continue to explore and develop these natural resources, we move closer to a world powered by clean, renewable energy sources.

Reference: Nature Reviews Earth & Environment

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