Skoltech researchers have found a way to produce hydrogen from natural gas with 45% efficiency right in the gas field by injecting steam and a catalyst into a well and adding oxygen to ignite the gas. Catalyst-assisted combustion produces a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, from which the latter can be easily extracted. This technology will help accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to clean hydrogen power. The study was published in Fuel.
  • CrimeDadOPAEnglish
    1•4 months ago

    I’m unaware of any examples of subterranean carbon monoxide storage. However, underground helium storage has been done successfully for a while. Helium is one of the best gases at leaking because of its small size, which should provide some reassurance as to the storage of larger gases underground.

    I agree that greed and corporate malfeasance are a thing, but it’s kind of a separate problem. The government is either going to enforce environmental regulations and manage our resources properly or it’s not.

    • ianovic69English
      1•4 months ago

      Well, that sounds promising at least.

      If you don’t think those things are very much related, may I suggest reading this post on Lemmy today.

      The levels of corruption aimed at climate denial and in furthering fossil fuels is frightening.

      • CrimeDadOPAEnglish
        2•4 months ago

        For sure. The fossil fuel industry is absolutely insidious.