Primary Hydrogen Corp. has moved to advance its exploration portfolio in British Columbia by launching Phase 2 field sampling across three strategically located sites: Crooked Amphibolite, Coquihalla, and Cogburn.
The company’s new sampling campaign, covering approximately 3,346 hectares, targets zones where serpentinized ultramafic rocks intersect with complex fault systems—geological formations considered highly prospective for natural hydrogen production via water-rock reactions. The program is expected to conclude within two to three weeks and could play a critical role in refining Primary’s future drill targets.
“British Columbia offers some of the most compelling geological settings for natural hydrogen exploration in Canada,” noted Peter Lauder, Vice President of Exploration at Primary Hydrogen. “With this Phase 2 program, we’re targeting serpentinized ultramafic zones and major fault intersections that could serve as both sources and traps for natural hydrogen.”
The BC H₂ Projects are underlain by thrust and strike-slip faults, which could serve as migration pathways and accumulation zones for hydrogen gas. According to Primary, this combination of rock chemistry and structural complexity presents a high-probability setting for discovery. Serpentinization of ultramafic rocks is a well-documented hydrogen-producing mechanism, and the presence of fault intersections increases the likelihood of both permeability and trap formation—critical factors in subsurface gas accumulation.
Tripoint Geological Services is executing the fieldwork under Lauder’s supervision using a multi-tiered methodology that combines real-time data collection with lab-based validation. Portable gas detectors will provide in-field readings, while conventional soil gas sampling, geological mapping, and prospecting will be used to correlate near-surface anomalies with deeper geologic features.
The exploration protocols were developed in collaboration with the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) to ensure accuracy and avoid contamination by artificially generated hydrogen. This alignment with academic standards strengthens the reliability of results and supports a more targeted approach to follow-up exploration.
Primary’s strategic focus on British Columbia aligns with growing global interest in natural hydrogen as governments and investors seek alternative low-carbon fuels beyond conventional electrolytic pathways. The company’s field sampling results are expected to inform its drilling strategy and support a broader understanding of Canada’s potential as a natural hydrogen-producing region.
The findings from this phase will feed directly into the development of geological models and ranking of targets, helping determine which of the three sites—Crooked Amphibolite, Coquihalla, or Cogburn—offers the strongest case for future development.
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