A Vast Source of Natural Hydrogen Is Hiding in Ancient Canadian Rocks

Researchers found a steady natural hydrogen source beneath Ontario’s Kidd Creek mine in Canada.

Measurements from boreholes suggest ancient rocks in the Canadian Shield are releasing hydrogen over long periods.

The underground resource could potentially supply enough energy for hundreds of homes each year.

The finding may allow hydrogen production to be developed alongside existing mining activity at lower cost.

If scalable, it could provide a domestic low-carbon fuel and reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-based hydrogen.