Bulqize Chrome Mine

Geologic hydrogen exploration

Education and Research

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.

Hydrogen occurring naturally in the Earth's crust and mantle, produced through inorganic chemical reactions rather than from fossil fuels. It is extracted directly from the ground without requiring energy-intensive production processes.

Albania

Nebraska

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

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

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

Naturally occurring hydrogen gas extracted from underground deposits. The Albanian deposit contains 84% pure H2 with trace methane and nitrogen, representing a potential low-carbon or zero-carbon fuel source.