Natural Hydrogen
MAX Power is pioneering the exploration and development of Natural Hydrogen in North America, positioning itself as first mover leader among public companies in a sector that could turbo-charge the clean energy transition.
A naturally occurring and emissions-free energy source now known to exist in the earth’s subsurface, Natural Hydrogen represents a significant potential disruption to traditional energy systems.
MAX Power is at the forefront of the emerging Natural Hydrogen boom and is moving rapidly to secure the premier land packages across North America with the potential to host the continent’s first accumulations of Natural Hydrogen gas.
Through strategic partnerships, comprehensive data sets, an aggressive land acquisition program, and innovative exploration techniques, MAX Power is unlocking value for shareholders with this exciting new discovery and development opportunity.
The Global Race For Natural Hydrogen is Ramping Up
The exploration and development of Natural Hydrogen is in its early days and offers immense upside potential for a first mover in this sector such as MAX Power.
Governments Are Catching On To The Natural Hydrogen Opportunity
Governments Are Catching On To The Natural Hydrogen Opportunity
- Jurisdictions across the globe are beginning to create policy frameworks and financial incentives specifically for the exploration and development of Natural Hydrogen
- The U.S. Department of Energy earlier this year announced funding for 16 projects nationwide to advance the natural subsurface generation of Hydrogen
- The Canadian Geological Survey, active since 2021 in researching Natural Hydrogen, now believes that vast parts of Canada are prospective for accumulations of Natural Hydrogen gas
- Six recently released groundbreaking research reports on Natural Hydrogen were prepared for and funded by the Government of Quebec (one of the lead authors, Mr. Stephan Séjourné, is now MAX Power’s Natural Hydrogen Scientific Adviser)
Natural Hydrogen Presentation
A First-Mover To Bring The Power of Natural Hydrogen to North America
MAX Power Strategic Alliance
Anchored by two major strategic alliances, MAX Power is aiming the make the first discovery of an accumulation of Natural Hydrogen gas in North America.
Chapman Hydrogen & Petroleum Engineering Ltd.
Calgary-based Chapman is a leading international energy consultant who played a key role in the groundbreaking discovery of a dynamic flow of Natural Hydrogen in Mali, West Africa, originating at a depth of just 110 metres.
Larin Engineering HHC
Larin Engineering, with offices in Europe and Dubai, has been conducting cutting-edge research into exploration and commercialization of Natural Hydrogen for 20 years and is now aggressively applying that expertise to the United States.
Natural Hydrogen drilling in U.S. Midwest
Targeting Natural Hydrogen
Working closely with strategic alliance partners Chapman Hydrogen and Petroleum Engineering Ltd, and Larin Engineering HHC, MAX Power has developed an industry leading targeting model for the discovery of accumulations of Natural Hydrogen gas in both Canada and the United States.
Just one interesting component of this extensive targeting model involves “Fairy Circles”, geological formations that serve as indicators of Natural Hydrogen emissions and potential dynamic “flows” through conduits at depth (U.S. Geological Survey geochemist Geoffrey Ellis discussed this and other aspects of Natural Hydrogen at length during a U.S. congressional hearing in February 2024).
Fairy circles are typically found in regions with specific geological characteristics such as cratonic sedimentary basins. The Natural Hydrogen is believed to be produced through geochemical reactions involving water and ferromagnesian minerals, as well as through the radiolysis of water seeping through faults. The hydrogen emissions from these fairy circles can be significant, with monitoring in regions like the Sao Francisco basin in Brazil revealing emissions of several hundred kilos of hydrogen per day. This Natural Hydrogen, continuously replenished, represents a promising low-cost and low-carbon energy resource and suggests the potential for discovering a dynamic flow of Natural Hydrogen through a conduit at depth.
Uses and Benefits of Natural Hydrogen
Clean Energy
Clean Energy
When burned, hydrogen just produces water vapor, so it doesn’t pollute the air. This will aid in the push for a cleaner environment.
Transportation
Transportation
Hydrogen can power buses, trucks, and even cars! Vehicles running on hydrogen produce zero emissions and offer multiple advantages compared to electric vehicles.
Aerospace Industry
Aerospace Industry
Uses hydrogen as a rocket propellant. Hydrogen is also now being tested and utilized as a sustainable green fuel in the aviation sector.
Chemical Industry
Chemical Industry
Uses hydrogen to produce ammonia for fertilizers, methanol, and various other chemicals.
Energy Storage
Energy Storage
Uses hydrogen to store and transport energy, particularly from renewable sources, balancing supply and demand on the energy grid.
Semiconductors
Semiconductors
The use of hydrogen in the semiconductor industry has the potential to revolutionize the manufacturing process, leading to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved product quality.
Join us on a thrilling journey as we power through 2024!
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