Early this summer, scientists in northern France discovered what has the potential to be a huge white hydrogen deposit, (white hydrogen is naturally occurring H2). Not all forms of the hydrogen are equally clean, and this depends on how hydrogen is produced. Brown, black and grey H2, for instance, are all produced using processes with fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas and are therefore not environmentally friendly.
Depending on how this H2 is extracted, it could prove to be one of the cheapest and cleanest forms of hydrogen. The natural H2 deposit was found in July 2023 by Philippe de Donato and Jacques Pironon, scientists at the Université de Lorraine.
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PSR Analysis: White hydrogen has the potential to be a game change, but this is still dependent on the necessary infrastructure being in place. In this matter, hydrogen is 10 to 15 years behind the EV infrastructure (at least). However, this discovery has triggered global searches for White H2. Australian energy experts working to unlock natural hydrogen within the nation, have just secured approval for test drilling the first natural hydrogen-purposed well in Australia. (Click Here) PSR
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