Shell, BP and Chevron are teaming up to study the new renewable fuel known as geological hydrogen.

While efforts to move the planet away from fossil fuels focus primarily on wind and solar energy, mounting scientific evidence suggests that there is an untapped source of clean, renewable energy underground: hydrogen formed by natural geological processes. 

The search for this renewable energy source has created a race between several drilling startups, all competing to be the first to find large deposits. Large energy companies such as Shell, BP and Chevron, are also joining a consortium to study geological hydrogen.

Geological hydrogen has amazing potential. According to experts from the US Department of Energy, the geological conditions necessary for the formation of renewable fuel are common throughout the world. It is estimated that one billion tons of hydrogen could supply the United States for an entire year, and total reserves have the potential to 150 trillion tons. This enormous potential attracts both startups and large companies in the energy sector.

The challenges and advantages of geological hydrogen

The search for geological hydrogen requires skills similar to those in the oil and gas industry, including drilling wells to great depths. However, unlike oil and gas deposits, geological hydrogen is continuously generated, making it a clean and renewable source of energy. Furthermore, its production does not generate carbon pollution, as occurs when it is produced from natural gas. These advantages make geological hydrogen a promising alternative to replace fossil fuels.

Despite the challenges to be overcome in the exploration and commercialization of geological hydrogen, the confirmation of large commercial volumes of this renewable energy source could revolutionize the energy industry. However, it is still early days for widespread use of hydrogen as a fuel beyond its current industrial use. The market is not yet fully formed, and methods for stimulate the generation of underground hydrogen are being developed. The search for geological hydrogen continues, and experts believe it has the potential to provide clean, renewable energy for years to come.

A future powered by clean and renewable energy

Geological hydrogen, a clean, renewable energy source formed by natural geological processes, is gaining prominence as a alternative to fossil fuels. Drilling startups and major energy companies are racing to find large deposits of this untapped energy source. 

The potential of geological hydrogen is impressive, with reserves estimated at 150 trillion tons. While there are challenges to be overcome, such as exploration and commercialization, geological hydrogen has the potential to revolutionize the energy industry, offering a clean, renewable and sustainable source of energy for many years to come.