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energy8 days ago•7 min saved

Ultra-pure natural hydrogen discovery redefines China's energy potential

Chinese researchers report record natural hydrogen purity up to 98.24% in the Sichuan Basin, suggesting an inorganic deep-Earth source and rapid ascent along faults, challenging previous ideas that hydrogen is too leaky to be a reliable resource. The finding shows cratonic basins can host high-purity deposits, and if just 2% of underground natural hydrogen could be harvested, it would exceed energy from all proven natural gas reserves. The study outlines steps to map deep rocks, trace migration pathways, and use isotope tests to quantify ongoing production.

via Interesting Engineering|

#energy #geology #hydrogen-purity

science2 months ago•1 min saved

Mountains Could Host Hidden Hydrogen Reserves, Study Finds

Plate tectonics–driven simulations of the Alps, Pyrenees and Baetic mountains suggest deep mantle rocks rose and interacted with water to release hydrogen, which then accumulated in porous rock layers—making the Alps and Pyrenees plausible natural hydrogen reservoirs. The Baetic range, by contrast, uplifted and eroded too rapidly for large hydrogen volumes to form or be retained. If validated, this approach could guide searches for other natural hydrogen sources to support a hydrogen-powered economy.

via The Guardian|

#geology #hydrogen-economy #mountains

science10 months ago•5 min saved

Scientists Discover Potential Infinite Energy Source for Earth

Scientists are exploring the Midcontinent Rift in North America as a potential source of natural hydrogen, which could provide a near-limitless, renewable energy supply by harnessing water-rock reactions in deep underground rocks, offering a promising alternative to traditional energy sources and supporting the shift towards clean energy solutions.

via Earth.com|

#clean-energy #geology #midcontinent-rift

science11 months ago•4 min saved

Hidden Hydrogen Reserves Threaten Oil Industry Amidst Free Energy Discovery

Scientists have discovered vast underground reserves of natural hydrogen that could provide up to 170,000 years of clean energy, offering a promising alternative to fossil fuels and potentially revolutionizing the global energy landscape, despite technical challenges in extraction and utilization.

via Energy Reporters|

#clean-energy #geological-reserves #hydrogen-production

environment11 months ago•4 min saved

Underground Hydrogen Discovery Promises 170,000 Years of Free Energy, Shaking Oil Markets

Researchers have discovered vast underground reserves of natural hydrogen that could potentially power the planet for 170,000 years, offering a promising, environmentally friendly alternative to current hydrogen production methods, though challenges in extraction remain.

via Energy Reporters|

#clean-energy #environment #geological-reserves

science-and-energy11 months ago•5 min saved

Scientists Discover Vast Underground Hydrogen Reserves Hidden Beneath Fairy Circles

Scientists have discovered that mysterious fairy circles may indicate underground hydrogen reserves, offering a potential new method for exploring and harnessing clean, natural hydrogen as a sustainable energy source, which could revolutionize the global energy landscape.

via Energy Reporters|

#energy-exploration #fairy-circles #geological-formations

science1 year ago•4 min saved

Fairy Circles Reveal Hidden Natural Hydrogen Reserves for Clean Energy

Research suggests that fairy circles, circular patches with sparse vegetation, may indicate underground natural hydrogen reserves, offering a potential clean energy source. Simulations show larger circles could point to deeper hydrogen deposits, making fairy circles valuable natural signposts for sustainable energy exploration. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and explore their implications for global energy strategies.

via Earth.com|

#fairy-circles #geology #natural-hydrogen