Scientists discover rare 'white hydrogen' bursts in billion-year-old rocks at Canadian mine

Natural hydrogen generated within Earth’s crust. PIC COURTESY/Ottawa University

Geochemists have captured and measured bursts of "white hydrogen" emanating directly from billion-year-old rock formations in the dark tunnels of an active mine near Timmins, Ontario.

The site's 15,000 boreholes could naturally discharge over 140 tonnes of hydrogen annually - enough to sustain the yearly energy needs of over 400 households. The gas is also used to forge steel, create methanol, and produce fertiliser.

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