Natural hydrogen is emerging as a potential exploration opportunity for Australia, with geological clues, new exploration techniques and the growing importance of helium adding to the industry’s appeal.
In this Expert Exchange, Krista Lee Davies, COO of Prominence Energy Ltd (ASX: PRM) explores what explorers are searching for, why conventional drilling may have overlooked natural hydrogen and what it will take to establish a commercial discovery.
Expert Exchange | The big question
What if natural hydrogen has been there all along?
Could a resource have gone undetected because exploration methods weren’t designed to find it? It’s a question raising fresh possibilities for natural hydrogen exploration — and one that could have implications for Australia’s resource future.
Three things to know
- 01 A different kind of hydrogen: Unlike green hydrogen, natural hydrogen is generated by geological processes within the Earth. Could it have gone undetected by conventional exploration techniques?
- 02 Following the geology: Geological systems identified in Mali could offer clues for Australian exploration, where the challenge is now finding accumulations that could be commercially viable.
- 03 Helium’s strategic importance: From MRI machines to semiconductors and data centres, helium is essential to critical industries. Could domestic exploration help address Australia’s reliance on imports?
What happens next?
Identifying the right geological targets is one thing. Drilling to test them and proving commercial potential is another.
Watch the full Expert Exchange
Hear why natural hydrogen and helium are attracting attention — and what it will take to unlock their potential in Australia.
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