June 24, 2024 : Just as the 1800s saw prospectors chasing gold, the race for net zero emissions may spark a frenzy for a new type of gold —naturally occurring ‘gold hydrogen’.

Why is hydrogen important for reaching net zero?

Hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels are expected to play a key role in decarbonizing sectors with difficulties abating their CO2 emissions, such as power generation and heavy industries like cement and steel, and long-haul transport.

Source:  https://spectra.mhi.com/the-new-gold-rush-hunting-down-naturally-occurring-hydrogen