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Natural hydrogen is rewriting the future of clean energy.
Generated deep within the Earth's crust through natural geochemical processes, this resource offers a cost-effective and low-carbon alternative to manufactured hydrogen. By harnessing this abundant energy source, we can significantly cut emissions and meet the rising demand for clean hydrogen.

  • $170bn Industry Today: Hydrogen is essential for fertilisers,chemicals, and refining metals.
  • 2.5% of Global Emissions: Current hydrogen production from natural gas contributes to CO2 emissions.
  • 5x Demand Growth by 2050: Hydrogen is key to decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors like heavy industry and transport.

Natural hydrogen could meet the world's energy needs for thousands of years while being 10 times less carbon-intensive than the next best alternative. With production costs projected to compete at $1/kg, this resource represents a sustainable path to net zero.

$170bn Industry Today, 2.5% of Global Emissions, 5x Demand Growth by 2050
The science
Current production costs for different types of hydrogen

WHAT MAKES NATURAL HYDROGEN DIFFERENT?

Clean Production with Minimal Impact
Unlike "grey" hydrogen made from natural gas or "green" hydrogen made through energy-intensive electrolysis, natural hydrogen is created through carbon-free processes in the Earth's crust. This results in nearzero emissions, minimal water use, and a low environmental footprint with limited reliance on rare earth minerals.

Natural Hydrogen Formation

THE SCIENCE BEHIND NATURAL HYDROGEN

Natural hydrogen forms deep within the Earth over geological timescales:
  • Chemical Reactions with Rocks: When water reacts with iron-rich volcanic rocks, hydrogen is produced.
  • Radioactive Processes: Radiation in certain rocks splits water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen.

These processes result in underground hydrogen reservoirs, which can be accessed using conventional drilling techniques.
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Exploring Hydrogen's Future
The global sector is increasingly relying on hydrogen and its derivatives as a key energy source

The global sector is increasingly relying on hydrogen and its derivatives as a key energy source

PIONEERING THE FUTURE OF EXPLORATION

ESH is at the forefront of natural hydrogen exploration, leveraging decades of scientific expertise and cutting-edge technology
  • Insight-Driven Decisions: With a quantified approach to risk and materiality, ESH delivers key insights to de-risk investments in hydrogen exploration.
  • A Scalable Approach: The repeatable methodology ensures scalability, enabling the acquisition of resource-rich acreage worldwide.

By combining innovative science with exploration expertise, natural hydrogen stands as a transformative solution for decarbonisation, offering a sustainable, scalable, and economically viable path to a net zero future. It avoids the high costs associated with renewable hydrogen production.


Clean energy solutions

Natural hydrogen presents exciting opportunities for a wide range of energy applications.

One of its key advantages is its suitability for heat-raising processes, making it a viable and sustainable alternative to natural gas. Industries and households alike could benefit from its potential to reduce carbon emissions without compromising on performance. As the world transitions towards cleaner energy solutions, natural hydrogen offers a pathway to decarbonising heating systems while supporting global sustainability goals.
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