In 2025, a US startup used ‘underground lightning’ to crack rock and unlock hydrogen
Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: August 27, 2026 at 09:30
📝 Summary
Eden GeoPower is investigating an innovative hydrogen generation technique by employing electrical pulses to crack deep-seated rock formations. This groundbreaking approach paves the way for water to interact with minerals, leading to enhanced hydrogen production as observed in laboratory tests. Ongoing field trials aim to determine the commercial feasibility of this promising method.