Philippe de Donato

Higher education and research

Multi-energy production

Mining and natural hydrogen exploration

Hydrogen formed over geological time deep underground, also known as geological or white hydrogen. It is a potentially low-cost, zero-emissions fuel source that does not require electrolysis.

Hydrogen produced from renewable electricity sources, considered a critical component for hydrogen's long-term credibility as a clean fuel.

Forms of hydrogen produced using fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas, resulting in unmitigated carbon emissions.

Grand-Est (Lorraine mining basin, Eastern France)

Lorraine

A planned pilot site to be identified and built in the Grand-Est Region for locally producing and recovering natural hydrogen based on exploration results from the Trois-Évêchés Permit.

Discovery and assessment of a massive natural hydrogen deposit in the Lorraine region's abandoned mines, estimated to contain approximately 46 million tons of H2.

Comprehensive study launched in July 2024 to investigate Texas's white hydrogen reserves using proprietary methods, aiming to identify promising areas for near-term land acquisitions and exploration.