Mengli Zhang

Education and Research

Geological survey

Oil and Gas

A naturally occurring form of hydrogen gas found beneath the Earth's surface, produced by geological processes when iron-rich rocks interact with water.

Hydrogen derived from natural gas with carbon capture technology, debated as a potential stepping stone or greenwashing.

Computational modeling approach to simulate and understand geologic hydrogen systems and guide exploration strategies.

Colorado

Mali

Natural hydrogen extraction and utilization for electricity generation in the village of Bourakébougou, Mali. Operating since 2012 with nearly pure hydrogen.

A collaborative research program to advance understanding of geologic hydrogen systems and develop surface and subsurface exploration technologies to locate subsurface hydrogen deposits.

An unpublished research project estimating global subterranean hydrogen reserves at 5 trillion tonnes. Led by Geoffrey Ellis.