Paul Harraka

Clean technology investment and philanthropy

Geologic hydrogen exploration and production technology

Research and Education

Hydrogen produced from natural gas without carbon capture, which is the most common method currently.

Hydrogen occurring naturally in the Earth's crust and mantle, produced through inorganic chemical reactions rather than from fossil fuels. It is extracted directly from the ground without requiring energy-intensive production processes.

Naturally occurring hydrogen gas found underground, distinct from manufactured hydrogen sources. The Albanian deposit contains 84% pure H2 with trace amounts of methane and nitrogen.

Colorado

Albania

Mali

Exploratory drilling project by Natural Hydrogen Energy to assess natural hydrogen extraction viability. Expected to transition to commercial production within a couple of years.

An unpublished research project estimating global subterranean hydrogen reserves at 5 trillion tonnes. Led by Geoffrey Ellis.

Natural hydrogen extraction and utilization for electricity generation in the village of Bourakébougou, Mali. Operating since 2012 with nearly pure hydrogen.