Thermo-Hydro-Chemical (THC) Modeling for Subsurface Hydrogen

Geological research

Environmental Foundation

Venture Capital

Subsurface hydrogen production

A pioneering method for green hydrogen production that utilizes iron-rich subsurface rocks as hydrogen generators. It involves targeted injections of water, catalysts, heat, and pressure to accelerate the natural process of hydrogen formation within the rock.

An advanced computational framework used to simulate the complex interactions of heat flow, fluid movement, and geochemical reactions deep underground. It is crucial for predicting hydrogen yields and optimizing EMH operations.

Quebec

Orléans

The first field tests of Engineered Mineral Hydrogen (EMH) conducted using two wells drilled deep beneath Quebec's ophiolites and banded iron formations.

A collaborative effort between BRGM and VEMA Hydrogen to develop and scale up the production of hydrogen from iron-rich subsurface rocks.

The next milestone for VEMA Hydrogen and BRGM, involving drilling an 800-meter commercial well at a site selected through BRGM's subsurface surveys, to scale up EMH production.

Hydrogen fuel produced through plasma-enhanced thermal catalytic conversion of waste feedstock, achieving 99.9999% purity suitable for Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell vehicles.