A groundbreaking study suggests that Earth may hold an untapped energy source—trillions of tons of hydrogen gas buried deep beneath the surface.

This geologic hydrogen, formed naturally through geochemical processes, could potentially power the world for centuries. According to research led by Geoffrey Ellis of the U.S. Geological Survey, these reserves amount to around 6.2 trillion tons (5.6 trillion metric tons), offering a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.

While deposits have already been found in places like Albania and Mali, scientists believe similar reserves exist worldwide. However, large-scale extraction remains a challenge, as much of this hydrogen is buried too deep or located offshore.

Despite these obstacles, the study, published in Science Advances, estimates that tapping into just 2% of the reserves could meet global hydrogen needs for 200 years, significantly supporting net-zero carbon goals.

The energy potential of these reserves surpasses that of all proven natural gas deposits, highlighting hydrogen as a promising clean fuel. Experts caution that developing the necessary infrastructure would require a massive global effort, but continued research into geologic hydrogen could be key to the future of sustainable energy.

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