Bourakébougou natural hydrogen facility

Natural hydrogen exploration and extraction

Education and Research

Education and Research

Naturally occurring hydrogen gas found underground, distinct from manufactured hydrogen sources. The Albanian deposit contains 84% pure H2 with trace amounts of methane and nitrogen.

Hydrogen produced from renewable electricity sources, considered a critical component for hydrogen's long-term credibility as a clean fuel.

Hydrogen produced from natural gas without carbon capture, which is the most common method currently.

United States

Mali

Natural hydrogen extraction and utilization for electricity generation in the village of Bourakébougou, Mali. Operating since 2012 with nearly pure hydrogen.

An unpublished research project estimating global subterranean hydrogen reserves at 5 trillion tonnes. Led by Geoffrey Ellis.

Start-up company focused on extracting natural hydrogen from geological sources. Received $91 million in venture funding.