Naturally Occurring Hydrogen Gas Discovery.

 Naturally Occurring Hydrogen Gas Discovery.

Key Findings

- *Estimated Reserve*: Over 6 trillion tons of naturally occurring hydrogen gas deep underground

- *Energy Potential*: Enough to power the planet for centuries

- *Extraction Potential*: 2% extraction could supply global hydrogen needs for 200 years

Significance

- *Clean Energy Source*: Hydrogen is a powerful, clean alternative to reduce carbon emissions

- *Energy Potential*: Surpasses all known natural gas sources

Challenges

- *Infrastructure Development*: Harnessing this energy reserve requires significant infrastructure investments

Discovery

- *Research Led By*: Geoffrey Ellis of the U.S. Geological Survey

- *Existing Discoveries*: Naturally occurring hydrogen gas has already been found in countries like Mali and Albania.