Viacheslav Zgonnik

Geologic hydrogen exploration

Research and Education

Clean technology investment and philanthropy

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.

HyReveal's technology for continuous hydrogen leak detection

Use of satellite and Earth observation imagery to identify fairy circles and other surface features that may indicate natural hydrogen seepage from underground deposits.

United States

Colorado

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

Start-up company focused on extracting natural hydrogen from geological sources. Received $91 million in venture funding.

Natural Hydrogen Energy LLC drilled the first exploratory well for natural hydrogen in Nebraska, USA, providing unique information about this novel energy resource.