The precious ‘white gold’ fuel buried in the Earth
Naturally occurring “white hydrogen” lies in vast reservoirs beneath our feet – now the gold rush of the clean energy era is beginning. Investors had lost faith in Edwin Drake’s obsessive hunt for oil when the American entrepreneur finally struck black gold in an underground reservoir in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1859. The discovery spurred an exploration frenzy that launched the modern oil age.
How Hydrogen-Leaking ‘Fairy Circles’ Might Form
Understanding the origins of mysterious seeps could help prospectors extract natural hydrogen fuel On every continent not cloaked in ice, researchers have discovered strangely barren circular depressions, tens of meters or even kilometers across and as little as a few centimeters deep. Soil probes show these sunken patches, sometimes called “fairy circles,” leak hydrogen gas that is percolating up from within the earth. They have […]
From mining giants to Big Oil, major players are jumping on the ‘white hydrogen’ bandwagon
Koloma, a U.S.-based startup backed by billionaires Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, says it wants to use expertise that has traditionally served the fossil fuel industry to power a global gold rush for buried hydrogen. Geologic hydrogen — sometimes known as white, gold or natural hydrogen — refers to hydrogen gas that is found in its natural form beneath Earth’s surface. A dramatic upswing in the number of companies actively searching for geol
Global Race to Unlock Subterranean Hydrogen: The Future of Limitless Clean Energy
The discovery of underground pure hydrogen is reshaping the understanding of this abundant element and its potential as a clean energy source. The U.S. Department of Energy is funding research to harness this resource, with projects focused on optimizing the natural production process and making it economically viable. The Promise of Geologic Hydrogen Hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, is typically found bound […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Awards for Up to $2.2 Billion for Two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Awards for Up to $2.2 Billion for Two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs to Bolster America’s Global Clean Energy Competitiveness and Strengthen Our National Energy Security Gulf Coast and Midwest Hydrogen Hubs will Create Tens of Thousands of High-Quality Jobs, Deliver New Economic Opportunities, and Reinforce America’s Clean Manufacturing Boom As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the
Germany Approves Plans for €19 Billion Hydrogen Network
(Bloomberg) — Germany approved plans for the construction of a €19 billion hydrogen network, deepening its commitment to an energy source that has faced setbacks in recent months. The German Federal Network Agency said it approved proposals from transmission system operators for a 9,040-kilometer hydrogen grid, which will be built out in the coming years and be fully operational by 2032. It’s set to form […]
Germany allocates €2.8bn for decarbonisation: highlights hydrogen for power sector transition
The German government has allocated €2.8bn ($3bn) in funding to accelerate decarbonisation efforts, with up to five hydrogen-based projects expected to receive a share of the support. The “climate protection contracts” will be awarded to 15 projects and have been designed to cover the cost gap between hydrogen use and fossil fuels. The selected hydrogen initiatives will use the funding to decarbonise power processes. Each […]
US scientists explore hidden hydrogen treasure 5,000 feet below Lake Superior
Researchers state that the Midcontinent Rift may be a clean energy treasure trove. The Midcontinent Rift stretches from beneath Lake Superior, covering some parts of Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas. Now, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers say that this rift may be a rich source of natural hydrogen. The team is exploring ways to study and access the hydrogen produced in the rift. […]
Canadian City About To Buy Hydrogen Buses Because Feds & CUTRIC Captured by Hydrogen Lobby
Is there anything more compelling than free money and supportive guidance from a purported expert organization to a municipal politician? Apparently not, as Mississauga in Canada appears set on joining municipalities around the world in launching a guaranteed-to-fail hydrogen bus pilot. The federal government and the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), are complicit in this impending debacle. This assessment closes
Hydrogen Attracts Significant Investments to Support a Decarbonized Energy Economy
In late 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $7 billion initiative to establish seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs, aiming to scale the use of cost-effective clean hydrogen. This initiative comes as utilities face growing pressures from data centers and other industries that are demanding increasingly large amounts of reliable power. Hydrogen’s role in helping utilities meet these growing demands while adhering to net zero [&