Two scientists were looking for fossil fuels in France’s Lorraine mining basin when they accidentally discovered something else, reported CNN.
Underneath the ground in north-eastern France is a repository of white hydrogen or naturally occurring hydrogen. Also known as green hydrogen, it is produced using renewable or low-carbon energy sources, unlike ‘gray hydrogen,’ which is produced from natural gas with carbon emissions as a byproduct.
White hydrogen has gained attention as a potential clean energy carrier for a variety of applications, including fuel cells for transportation, energy storage, and industrial processes. Its production is seen as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change while promoting a sustainable energy economy.