This amount of 'white hydrogen' discovered in the Lorraine region of France is considered to be one of the largest reserves ever discovered in the world.
Here are some key points related to this discovery and its significance explained in simple terms:
1. What is white hydrogen?
Usually, hydrogen requires energy to be produced (e.g., from methane or the electrolysis of water). However, white hydrogen is naturally found beneath the Earth's crust.
Natural source : It forms naturally due to geological processes underground.
Colorless and clean: It is called 'white' because its production causes no pollution and no carbon emissions.
2. Why is it a "renewable" source?
Scientists believe that white hydrogen is produced by ongoing chemical reactions within the Earth (such as the reaction of water with iron-rich minerals).
Continuous Supply : Fossil fuels (such as petrol and diesel) take millions of years to form, but the process for white hydrogen could be relatively quick, making it a sustainable source.
3. Significance of this French Discovery
French scientists (CNRS and University of Lorraine) estimate that there are approximately 60 to 250 million tons of hydrogen in the region.
Features Significance
Cost : The cost of extracting it is expected to be significantly lower than that of 'green hydrogen'.
When burned in the environment, it releases only water vapor, which will reduce global warming.
Energy Security : For countries like Europe, it could eliminate dependence on Russian gas or other imports.
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