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Imagine an abundant, naturally occurring energy source that's completely carbon-free and could be far cheaper than current hydrogen production methods. This isn't science fiction; it's natural hydrogen, also known as white or gold hydrogen. Unlike hydrogen produced from fossil fuels or even renewable electricity, this hydrogen is generated deep within the Earth's crust through geological processes like serpentinization or radiolysis, and can migrate to the surface. With growing global interest in clean energy, scientists and companies are now in a race to discover and understand this promising resource that could dramatically disrupt the energy market. The exploration for natural hydrogen involves sophisticated techniques, drawing on expertise similar to traditional hydrocarbon exploration but with new strategies focused on source rocks and their migration pathways. Scientists are developing methods to identify prospective areas by studying geological features like sub-circular depressions (SCDs) and fault zones, using tools such as soil-gas surveys, geophysics, remote sensing, and even AI. Learn about the scientific basis, the innovative exploration techniques being employed in places like Australia and Canada, and the potential for natural hydrogen to play a key role in a net-zero carbon future. P. Geo. Ricardo A Valls, M. Sc. and Geo Gadfly Valls Geoconsultant ORCID ID- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5421-0914 Scopus Author ID: 7003369619/35335510700 ResearcherID: S-6604-2018 If you like this content, please "buy me a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goldendroplets