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Subsurface, a Common Good program
France's national program targeting five priority uses for the subsurface, including native hydrogen research, geothermal energy, mineral resources, CO₂ storage, and urban subsurface infrastructure.
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Engineered Mineral Hydrogen (EMH) Development
A collaborative effort between BRGM and VEMA Hydrogen to develop and scale up the production of hydrogen from iron-rich subsurface rocks.
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Commercial Well Project
The next milestone for VEMA Hydrogen and BRGM, involving drilling an 800-meter commercial well at a site selected through BRGM's subsurface surveys, to scale up EMH production.
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Thermo-Hydro-Chemical (THC) Modeling for Subsurface Hydrogen
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Native Hydrogen Research
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Engineered Mineral Hydrogen (EMH)
A pioneering method for green hydrogen production that utilizes iron-rich subsurface rocks as hydrogen generators. It involves targeted injections of water, catalysts, heat, and pressure to accelerate the natural process of hydrogen formation within the rock.
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Thermo-Hydro-Chemical (THC) Modeling
An advanced computational framework used to simulate the complex interactions of heat flow, fluid movement, and geochemical reactions deep underground. It is crucial for predicting hydrogen yields and optimizing EMH operations.
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Orléans
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Quebec
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Often mentioned with · Projects

Commercial Well Project
The next milestone for VEMA Hydrogen and BRGM, involving drilling an 800-meter commercial well at a site selected through BRGM's subsurface surveys, to scale up EMH production.
planned 1 mention
Subsurface, a Common Good program
France's national program targeting five priority uses for the subsurface, including native hydrogen research, geothermal energy, mineral resources, CO₂ storage, and urban subsurface infrastructure.
operational 1 mention
VEMA Hydrogen Pilot Wells
The first field tests of Engineered Mineral Hydrogen (EMH) conducted using two wells drilled deep beneath Quebec's ophiolites and banded iron formations.
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High-purity hydrogen fuel
Hydrogen fuel produced through plasma-enhanced thermal catalytic conversion of waste feedstock, achieving 99.9999% purity suitable for Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell vehicles.
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Often mentioned with · Research studies

Engineered Mineral Hydrogen (EMH) Production
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Thermo-Hydro-Chemical (THC) Modeling for Subsurface Hydrogen
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Native Hydrogen Research
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Engineered Mineral Hydrogen Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Green Hydrogen Production
France's flagship public institution for geological research, BRGM is partnering with VEMA Hydrogen to advance Engineered Mineral Hydrogen production. It leads France’s “Subsurface, a Common Good” program and contributes geological data and modeling expertise.

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