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Myths vs. Realities in the Natural Hydrogen Sector

Anela DoksoBy Anela Dokso12/02/20253 Mins Read
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Over the past two years, the natural hydrogen sector has witnessed an influx of hundreds of millions of dollars and significant interest from startups. However, despite this substantial investment, concrete commercial breakthroughs remain elusive. This gap between expectation and reality presents a core tension in the field, prompting critical analysis and reassessment of current methods and assumptions.

Based on the serpentinization hypothesis, the predominant exploration method posits that natural hydrogen forms through the reaction of water with specific rocks in the Earth’s crust. Despite the development of supporting lab experiments and mathematical models, this theory lacks validation through the commercial discovery of natural hydrogen flows in drilled wells. This lack of tangible results underlines a significant issue: the absence of comprehensive verified geological models akin to those underpinning traditional fossil fuel industries like oil and gas.

The investment landscape in the natural hydrogen industry remains largely driven by enthusiasm and inertia rather than empirical validation. Investors, many new entrants following the hype wave of hydrogen as the energy transition linchpin, continue to fuel startups without rigorous challenges to the underlying geological premises. This scenario is reminiscent of historical scientific misjudgments, illustrating the reluctance to abandon entrenched paradigms irrespective of mounting counter-evidence.

Examining alternative theories might pave the way for breakthroughs. Notably, Professor Vladimir Larin’s hypothesis suggests that hydrogen naturally emanates from deep within the Earth through degassing processes, creating local concentrations that serpentinization cannot explain. This model calls for paradigm shifts in exploration approaches, as it diverges from traditional hydrocarbon exploration methods. Larin’s theory necessitates an understanding that natural hydrogen, being highly volatile and reactive, does not accumulate in traditional reservoirs.

However, embracing new scientific paradigms necessitates challenging longstanding educational norms and investment strategies rooted in the incremental ‘try and test’ approach prevalent in oil and gas exploration. The reluctance to shift investment methodologies may lead to continued financial losses and unproductive wells—troubles exacerbated by an unwillingness among investors to admit strategic flaws and adapt.

For the industry to progress, a reevaluation of its foundational assumptions is needed. This involves not only recognizing the potential of alternative scientific theories but also investing in the development of novel exploration techniques tailored to the unique properties of hydrogen. Failure to innovate and adjust strategies could result in missed opportunities and the eventual migration of investment capital to more traditional or proven energy sources.

In navigating the future of the natural hydrogen industry, stakeholders must wrestle with these underlying dynamics, questioning whether persistence on the current path will lead to breakthroughs or sustain inefficiencies, prompting a cyclical investment retreat. The decision awaits those at the industry’s helm, determining whether the promising potential of natural hydrogen will be fully realized or left as a scientific curiosity.

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