Natural hydrogen hidden underground could power clean energy

Natural hydrogen deposits hidden deep underground could spark a major shift to clean energy if companies manage to locate and extract the gas. Researchers have found that Earth may hold huge reservoirs of natural hydrogen, often called gold hydrogen, which could replace fossil fuels without creating carbon pollution. Energy firms and scientists are now placing high-reward bets on finding these hidden pockets beneath the surface. However, locating the gas remains a major challenge because geologists still need to learn more about how underground hydrogen forms, moves, and gets trapped. Experts say that better mapping tools and more scientific research are essential to turn this underground resource into a practical power source for the future.