Vast Underground Hydrogen Reserves Could Power US for Centuries
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📰 The quick summary: Scientists have discovered vast reservoirs of geologic hydrogen underground that could potentially power the US for millennia, offering a clean energy alternative to fossil fuels.
📈 One key stat: The Earth’s crust contains approximately 6.2 trillion tons of naturally occurring hydrogen, with just 2% of accessible reserves potentially providing over 200 years of power.
💬 One key quote: “What has been uncovered is geologic hydrogen, which offers a future free from reliance on fossil fuels. Long-term clean energy is within reach just beneath the rocks and reservoirs.”
1️⃣ The big picture: Scientists have discovered enormous reserves of natural hydrogen beneath the Earth’s surface that could revolutionize clean energy production. This geologic hydrogen exists naturally in underground reservoirs formed through chemical reactions between water and minerals. According to US Geological Survey research, tapping just a fraction of these reserves could provide centuries of clean power. This discovery challenges previous assumptions that hydrogen would escape through the Earth’s crust and suggests that substantial deposits may be trapped in accessible locations.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This discovery eliminates the need for energy-intensive hydrogen production methods like electrolysis or steam methane reforming, allowing access to hydrogen in its natural state. The sheer volume of underground hydrogen – estimated at 124 billion tons in accessible reserves – could significantly accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels. Natural hydrogen can integrate seamlessly into modernized energy systems, potentially supplying 30% of energy needs for major industries including aviation. Finding ways to extract this abundant clean energy source could solve long-term sustainability challenges while avoiding carbon emissions associated with current hydrogen production.
3️⃣ What’s next: Researchers at the USGS are working to identify geological indicators that signal hydrogen reservoir locations throughout the US by next year. Countries like Mali and Australia continue exploring for hydrogen deposits despite extraction challenges. New infrastructure and regulatory frameworks will need development to make geologic hydrogen extraction economically viable.
Read the full story here: Ecoticias – It could power the entire country for millennia ― New source of energy discovered underground
