Underground H2 Storage and Natural Production: Pathways to Energy Decarbonization

 

Catherine Peters, the George J. Magee Professor of Geological Engineering and professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, presented “Underground H2 Storage and Natural Production: Pathways to Energy Decarbonization.” Peters was the second speaker in the spring 2024 HMEI Faculty Seminar Series.

Drawing on experimental studies conducted by her lab, Professor Peters discussed strategies for optimizing the storage of H2 gas underground for gas purity and operational safety and introduce new research that explores how, by coupling and controlling a unique set of naturally occurring mineral reactions deep underground, it may be possible to produce natural H2 while simultaneously mineralizing carbon dioxide (CO2) – a breakthrough in the production and storage of H2 gas that would facilitate the transition to a clean energy future and the achievement of global targets for mitigating climate change.

Underground H2 Storage and Natural Production: Pathways to Energy Decarbonization

Publish Date

March 5, 2024

Presenter(s)

Catherine Peters

Link to Video

https://youtu.be/8TxHpda2NVw

Video Length

57:10

 

Catherine Peters, the George J. Magee Professor of Geological Engineering and professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, presented “Underground H2 Storage and Natural Production: Pathways to Energy Decarbonization.” Peters was the second speaker in the spring 2024 HMEI Faculty Seminar Series.

Drawing on experimental studies conducted by her lab, Professor Peters discussed strategies for optimizing the storage of H2 gas underground for gas purity and operational safety and introduce new research that explores how, by coupling and controlling a unique set of naturally occurring mineral reactions deep underground, it may be possible to produce natural H2 while simultaneously mineralizing carbon dioxide (CO2) – a breakthrough in the production and storage of H2 gas that would facilitate the transition to a clean energy future and the achievement of global targets for mitigating climate change.