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Study Reveals 2% Hydrogen Could Fuel World for 200 Years

7/25/2025

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A groundbreaking study by USGS geologists Geoffrey Ellis and Sarah Gelman reveals that while most hydrogen deposits lie too deep or are too small for economic extraction, a mere 2% of recoverable hydrogen could meet global demand for 200 years, boasting double the energy of all proven natural gas reserves.

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A groundbreaking study by USGS geologists Geoffrey Ellis and Sarah Gelman reveals that while most hydrogen deposits lie too deep or are too small for economic extraction, a mere 2% of recoverable hydrogen could meet global demand for 200 years, boasting double the energy of all proven natural gas reserves.