Viacheslav Zgonnik

Geologic hydrogen exploration

Research and Education

Clean technology investment and philanthropy

Hydrogen occurring naturally in the Earth's crust and mantle, produced through inorganic chemical reactions rather than from fossil fuels. It is extracted directly from the ground without requiring energy-intensive production processes.

Use of satellite and Earth observation imagery to identify fairy circles and other surface features that may indicate natural hydrogen seepage from underground deposits.

Study of specific rock formations that act as seals to trap and accumulate natural hydrogen gas underground.

Colorado

United States

Nebraska

Drilling project targeting a historic well on Australia's Yorke Peninsula known to contain hydrogen since the 1930s, using modern drilling technology to confirm persistent hydrogen presence.

Start-up company focused on extracting natural hydrogen from geological sources. Received $91 million in venture funding.

ENGIE's Hydrogen business unit is conducting research on natural hydrogen flux and developing connected sensors to continuously monitor for natural hydrogen.