How natural hydrogen, hiding deep in the Earth, could serve as a new energy source

How natural hydrogen, hiding deep in the Earth, could serve as a new energy source

A drilling site in northeastern France is part of an effort to measure and collect natural hydrogen. Jean-Christophe Verhaegen/AFP via Getty ImagesIn the search for more, new and cleaner sources of energy, a largely untapped resource is emerging: natural hydrogen. Unlike hydrogen produced from industrial processes, natural hydrogen forms through geological reactions that occur normally within the Earth’s crust, meaning it costs nothing to make –…

Wood Mackenzie - Can natural hydrogen deliver its potential?

Wood Mackenzie – Can natural hydrogen deliver its potential? The low-carbon hydrogen sector had a tough 2025. Final investment decisions fell by 30% in capacity terms compared to 2024, while cancellations roughly tripled. The key challenge facing the industry isn’t a lack of demand, but a struggle to reduce costs.    Despite stalling progress, companies and governments continue to explore different options for hydrogen supply. Unlike green or bl…

Promise Longe | How natural hydrogen, hiding deep in the Earth, could serve as a new energy source

In the search for more, new and cleaner sources of energy, a largely untapped resource is emerging: natural hydrogen. Unlike hydrogen produced from industrial processes, natural hydrogen forms through geological reactions that occur normally within the Earth's crust, meaning it costs nothing to make – though it costs some amount to extract – and does not emit any carbon dioxide or other human-caused pollutants.