In the early spring of 2025, an unexpected discovery captured the attention of energy experts, particularly those focused on the transition to carbon-free sources. Many considered it a discovery with the potential to reshape global energy strategies by providing a new, reliable source of carbon-free fuel in substantial quantities.
The French Republic officially announced its position as a global leader in the field of low-cost, carbon-free energy. The news was particularly impactful for increasing rapprochement between Macron and the deal-loving American President, who is always seeking new wealth and strategic investments. The world's largest reserve of natural hydrogen, valued at $92 billion—referred to as 'white hydrogen' to distinguish it from human-produced green hydrogen—was found.
A team from the GeoRessources laboratory and CNRS, while searching for methane (conventional natural gas used for various purposes, including cooking and heating, a pursuit intensified after the Russian supply disruptions), stumbled upon massive deposits of white hydrogen instead, at a depth of 4,101 feet (1,250 meters).
This astonishing discovery could significantly alter the hydrogen energy landscape. This pioneering find consists of a huge reservoir of natural, clean energy that does not harm the environment when extracted, located in underground layers beneath the soil of Folschviller in the Moselle region of France. Researchers estimated the staggering quantity of natural hydrogen at over 46 million tons. If this naturally occurring energy source in geological layers beneath the earth is extracted efficiently, it would represent half of the world's annual natural hydrogen production.
Meanwhile, Jordan is earnestly working on preparing studies and building capacity for energy storage in the form of hydrogen, particularly energy produced from non-carbon sources like solar and wind power, to produce green hydrogen. However, for many years, the green hydrogen industry (or the non-eco-friendly version where carbon-based energy is used in its production) has faced two main challenges: first, the high cost of producing green hydrogen and the need for technological development and expertise exchange; and second, the pollution caused by grey hydrogen (produced from carbon-based energy sources). Without a doubt, white hydrogen offers a solution to both problems. Since it already exists underground, it does not require energy-intensive processes like electrolysis, nor does it rely on fossil fuels.
White hydrogen, also known as natural or geological hydrogen, is a type of hydrogen that occurs naturally in the Earth's crust. It is formed through various processes, including the reaction of water with ultramafic rocks, serpentinization, and the decomposition of organic matter. Unlike grey, blue, or green hydrogen, which are produced through energy-intensive (and costly) processes, white hydrogen is a natural, carbon-free energy source, making it a distinguished alternative for clean energy.
White hydrogen boasts several advantages, including: • Zero CO2 Emissions: It produces no carbon emissions when used as fuel.
• Compatibility: It is compatible with existing hydrogen production and usage infrastructure and technologies.
• Cost-Effectiveness: It is cheaper and more efficient to produce than hydrogen reliant on either carbon-based energy or clean energy sources like solar and wind, eliminating the need for costs and concerns associated with steam reforming systems or electrolysis.
• Abundance: It is a potentially abundant and naturally renewable resource, with deposits found worldwide, including in the United States, Australia, France, and other countries. The discovery in France confirms that it may exist in plentiful quantities, but requires exploration and the development of methods to utilize it.
Ambition is now growing among many natural resource exploration companies and experts regarding whether similar massive white hydrogen deposits exist elsewhere. If discoveries follow and the French find is not just a rare coincidence, it could signal the beginning of a major shift in global energy production. Countries that previously relied on expensive hydrogen production technologies might suddenly find themselves with natural supplies of this clean fuel.
The reason for this great ambition and hope is that the discovery was a surprise and proved that large quantities of this natural energy source could exist. Professor Dr. Jacques Pironon, a leading expert in energy and natural resources and one of the key figures in the exploration originally planned for methane in northern France's Lorraine Basin, along with scientist Philippe de Donato (both are Research Directors at France's National Centre of Scientific Research), stated: 'Our research suggests that natural hydrogen could be much more abundant than previously thought. If we can find effective ways to extract and use it, we may have a powerful new tool in the fight against climate change.' This discovery in Lorraine could trigger an international race for exploration and for identifying and extracting natural hydrogen reserves, potentially changing the global energy market and reducing dependence on traditional fossil fuels. Lorraine, a region historically known for its coal and steel industries, is now at the heart of significant global interest in the clean energy field, awaiting the benefits of ongoing research following this unplanned discovery.
This discovery provides France with a unique opportunity to establish itself as a leading nation in white hydrogen production, and it is essential to focus on and strive to acquire expertise in this field. The question remains: Is it feasible for us to continue with our steps towards expensive green hydrogen, or should we work on exploring potential reservoirs that might contain white hydrogen in our Hashemite Jordan? A Jordan that is progressing and maintaining stability despite scarce resources, but with leadership that has proven to be the wisest and most capable, and a people who have proven their deeply rooted belonging, sincere allegiance to the leadership, love for their homeland's soil, and dedication to building and working.
In the early spring of 2025, an unexpected discovery captured the attention of energy experts, particularly those focused on the transition to carbon-free sources. Many considered it a discovery with the potential to reshape global energy strategies by providing a new, reliable source of carbon-free fuel in substantial quantities.
The French Republic officially announced its position as a global leader in the field of low-cost, carbon-free energy. The news was particularly impactful for increasing rapprochement between Macron and the deal-loving American President, who is always seeking new wealth and strategic investments. The world's largest reserve of natural hydrogen, valued at $92 billion—referred to as 'white hydrogen' to distinguish it from human-produced green hydrogen—was found.
A team from the GeoRessources laboratory and CNRS, while searching for methane (conventional natural gas used for various purposes, including cooking and heating, a pursuit intensified after the Russian supply disruptions), stumbled upon massive deposits of white hydrogen instead, at a depth of 4,101 feet (1,250 meters).
This astonishing discovery could significantly alter the hydrogen energy landscape. This pioneering find consists of a huge reservoir of natural, clean energy that does not harm the environment when extracted, located in underground layers beneath the soil of Folschviller in the Moselle region of France. Researchers estimated the staggering quantity of natural hydrogen at over 46 million tons. If this naturally occurring energy source in geological layers beneath the earth is extracted efficiently, it would represent half of the world's annual natural hydrogen production.
Meanwhile, Jordan is earnestly working on preparing studies and building capacity for energy storage in the form of hydrogen, particularly energy produced from non-carbon sources like solar and wind power, to produce green hydrogen. However, for many years, the green hydrogen industry (or the non-eco-friendly version where carbon-based energy is used in its production) has faced two main challenges: first, the high cost of producing green hydrogen and the need for technological development and expertise exchange; and second, the pollution caused by grey hydrogen (produced from carbon-based energy sources). Without a doubt, white hydrogen offers a solution to both problems. Since it already exists underground, it does not require energy-intensive processes like electrolysis, nor does it rely on fossil fuels.
White hydrogen, also known as natural or geological hydrogen, is a type of hydrogen that occurs naturally in the Earth's crust. It is formed through various processes, including the reaction of water with ultramafic rocks, serpentinization, and the decomposition of organic matter. Unlike grey, blue, or green hydrogen, which are produced through energy-intensive (and costly) processes, white hydrogen is a natural, carbon-free energy source, making it a distinguished alternative for clean energy.
White hydrogen boasts several advantages, including: • Zero CO2 Emissions: It produces no carbon emissions when used as fuel.
• Compatibility: It is compatible with existing hydrogen production and usage infrastructure and technologies.
• Cost-Effectiveness: It is cheaper and more efficient to produce than hydrogen reliant on either carbon-based energy or clean energy sources like solar and wind, eliminating the need for costs and concerns associated with steam reforming systems or electrolysis.
• Abundance: It is a potentially abundant and naturally renewable resource, with deposits found worldwide, including in the United States, Australia, France, and other countries. The discovery in France confirms that it may exist in plentiful quantities, but requires exploration and the development of methods to utilize it.
Ambition is now growing among many natural resource exploration companies and experts regarding whether similar massive white hydrogen deposits exist elsewhere. If discoveries follow and the French find is not just a rare coincidence, it could signal the beginning of a major shift in global energy production. Countries that previously relied on expensive hydrogen production technologies might suddenly find themselves with natural supplies of this clean fuel.
The reason for this great ambition and hope is that the discovery was a surprise and proved that large quantities of this natural energy source could exist. Professor Dr. Jacques Pironon, a leading expert in energy and natural resources and one of the key figures in the exploration originally planned for methane in northern France's Lorraine Basin, along with scientist Philippe de Donato (both are Research Directors at France's National Centre of Scientific Research), stated: 'Our research suggests that natural hydrogen could be much more abundant than previously thought. If we can find effective ways to extract and use it, we may have a powerful new tool in the fight against climate change.' This discovery in Lorraine could trigger an international race for exploration and for identifying and extracting natural hydrogen reserves, potentially changing the global energy market and reducing dependence on traditional fossil fuels. Lorraine, a region historically known for its coal and steel industries, is now at the heart of significant global interest in the clean energy field, awaiting the benefits of ongoing research following this unplanned discovery.
This discovery provides France with a unique opportunity to establish itself as a leading nation in white hydrogen production, and it is essential to focus on and strive to acquire expertise in this field. The question remains: Is it feasible for us to continue with our steps towards expensive green hydrogen, or should we work on exploring potential reservoirs that might contain white hydrogen in our Hashemite Jordan? A Jordan that is progressing and maintaining stability despite scarce resources, but with leadership that has proven to be the wisest and most capable, and a people who have proven their deeply rooted belonging, sincere allegiance to the leadership, love for their homeland's soil, and dedication to building and working.
In the early spring of 2025, an unexpected discovery captured the attention of energy experts, particularly those focused on the transition to carbon-free sources. Many considered it a discovery with the potential to reshape global energy strategies by providing a new, reliable source of carbon-free fuel in substantial quantities.
The French Republic officially announced its position as a global leader in the field of low-cost, carbon-free energy. The news was particularly impactful for increasing rapprochement between Macron and the deal-loving American President, who is always seeking new wealth and strategic investments. The world's largest reserve of natural hydrogen, valued at $92 billion—referred to as 'white hydrogen' to distinguish it from human-produced green hydrogen—was found.
A team from the GeoRessources laboratory and CNRS, while searching for methane (conventional natural gas used for various purposes, including cooking and heating, a pursuit intensified after the Russian supply disruptions), stumbled upon massive deposits of white hydrogen instead, at a depth of 4,101 feet (1,250 meters).
This astonishing discovery could significantly alter the hydrogen energy landscape. This pioneering find consists of a huge reservoir of natural, clean energy that does not harm the environment when extracted, located in underground layers beneath the soil of Folschviller in the Moselle region of France. Researchers estimated the staggering quantity of natural hydrogen at over 46 million tons. If this naturally occurring energy source in geological layers beneath the earth is extracted efficiently, it would represent half of the world's annual natural hydrogen production.
Meanwhile, Jordan is earnestly working on preparing studies and building capacity for energy storage in the form of hydrogen, particularly energy produced from non-carbon sources like solar and wind power, to produce green hydrogen. However, for many years, the green hydrogen industry (or the non-eco-friendly version where carbon-based energy is used in its production) has faced two main challenges: first, the high cost of producing green hydrogen and the need for technological development and expertise exchange; and second, the pollution caused by grey hydrogen (produced from carbon-based energy sources). Without a doubt, white hydrogen offers a solution to both problems. Since it already exists underground, it does not require energy-intensive processes like electrolysis, nor does it rely on fossil fuels.
White hydrogen, also known as natural or geological hydrogen, is a type of hydrogen that occurs naturally in the Earth's crust. It is formed through various processes, including the reaction of water with ultramafic rocks, serpentinization, and the decomposition of organic matter. Unlike grey, blue, or green hydrogen, which are produced through energy-intensive (and costly) processes, white hydrogen is a natural, carbon-free energy source, making it a distinguished alternative for clean energy.
White hydrogen boasts several advantages, including: • Zero CO2 Emissions: It produces no carbon emissions when used as fuel.
• Compatibility: It is compatible with existing hydrogen production and usage infrastructure and technologies.
• Cost-Effectiveness: It is cheaper and more efficient to produce than hydrogen reliant on either carbon-based energy or clean energy sources like solar and wind, eliminating the need for costs and concerns associated with steam reforming systems or electrolysis.
• Abundance: It is a potentially abundant and naturally renewable resource, with deposits found worldwide, including in the United States, Australia, France, and other countries. The discovery in France confirms that it may exist in plentiful quantities, but requires exploration and the development of methods to utilize it.
Ambition is now growing among many natural resource exploration companies and experts regarding whether similar massive white hydrogen deposits exist elsewhere. If discoveries follow and the French find is not just a rare coincidence, it could signal the beginning of a major shift in global energy production. Countries that previously relied on expensive hydrogen production technologies might suddenly find themselves with natural supplies of this clean fuel.
The reason for this great ambition and hope is that the discovery was a surprise and proved that large quantities of this natural energy source could exist. Professor Dr. Jacques Pironon, a leading expert in energy and natural resources and one of the key figures in the exploration originally planned for methane in northern France's Lorraine Basin, along with scientist Philippe de Donato (both are Research Directors at France's National Centre of Scientific Research), stated: 'Our research suggests that natural hydrogen could be much more abundant than previously thought. If we can find effective ways to extract and use it, we may have a powerful new tool in the fight against climate change.' This discovery in Lorraine could trigger an international race for exploration and for identifying and extracting natural hydrogen reserves, potentially changing the global energy market and reducing dependence on traditional fossil fuels. Lorraine, a region historically known for its coal and steel industries, is now at the heart of significant global interest in the clean energy field, awaiting the benefits of ongoing research following this unplanned discovery.
This discovery provides France with a unique opportunity to establish itself as a leading nation in white hydrogen production, and it is essential to focus on and strive to acquire expertise in this field. The question remains: Is it feasible for us to continue with our steps towards expensive green hydrogen, or should we work on exploring potential reservoirs that might contain white hydrogen in our Hashemite Jordan? A Jordan that is progressing and maintaining stability despite scarce resources, but with leadership that has proven to be the wisest and most capable, and a people who have proven their deeply rooted belonging, sincere allegiance to the leadership, love for their homeland's soil, and dedication to building and working.
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