SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 20, 2026Interesting Engineering

China scores jackpot with record 98.24% pure natural hydrogen discovery in Sichuan

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Scientists in China discovered natural hydrogen leaking from the ground in Sichuan Basin near Chengdu, with purity levels reaching 98.24%, the highest ever recorded in the country. Tests confirmed the hydrogen comes from deep within Earth's crust, not organic decay. This finding supports the idea that underground hydrogen reserves could be a massive clean energy source, potentially yielding twice the energy of all proven global natural gas reserves.

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