Bourakébougou natural hydrogen facility

Scientific Society

geological and environmental science

Clean technology investment and philanthropy

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.

The process used to produce green hydrogen by splitting water using electricity.

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

Mali

United States

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

Exploratory drilling project by Natural Hydrogen Energy to assess natural hydrogen extraction viability. Expected to transition to commercial production within a couple of years.

A natural hydrogen extraction initiative at the Bulqize chrome mine in northeastern Albania, transitioning the site from traditional chrome mining to hydrogen energy production.