# Hunting for geologic hydrogen

- Show: [Catalyst](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/catalyst)
- Published: 2024-08-23
- Length: 47m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/catalyst/2024-08-23-hunting-for-geologic-hydrogen

## Summary

Pete Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Koloma, discusses the potential of geologic hydrogen—a naturally occurring primary energy source formed by water interacting with iron-rich rock. Johnson explains the geological requirements for trapping this gas, the challenges of leakage and microbial preservation, and why finding large, economically viable reserves could revolutionize decarbonization for industries like steel and aviation. He outlines the early stage of the industry, noting that while companies like Gold Hydrogen have proven flowable gas, no one has yet announced a commercially significant discovery.

## Chapters

- [2:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/catalyst/2024-08-23-hunting-for-geologic-hydrogen#t=129) Introduction: Pete Johnson and Koloma
- [4:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/catalyst/2024-08-23-hunting-for-geologic-hydrogen#t=261) Geology of Geologic Hydrogen
- [8:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/catalyst/2024-08-23-hunting-for-geologic-hydrogen#t=486) Challenges: Trapping, Leakage, and Preservation
- [14:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/catalyst/2024-08-23-hunting-for-geologic-hydrogen#t=854) Economic Potential and Decarbonization Impact
- [27:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/catalyst/2024-08-23-hunting-for-geologic-hydrogen#t=1676) Infrastructure and Geography
- [32:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/catalyst/2024-08-23-hunting-for-geologic-hydrogen#t=1955) Industry Landscape and Proven Reserves
- [42:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/catalyst/2024-08-23-hunting-for-geologic-hydrogen#t=2545) Stimulating Hydrogen Production
- [45:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/catalyst/2024-08-23-hunting-for-geologic-hydrogen#t=2748) Managing Expectations and Future Outlook

## Topics

- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Koloma (company)
- Gold Hydrogen (company)
- Monolith Materials (company)
- USGS (company)
- Hytera (company)
- Buru (company)
- Energy Impact Partners (company)
- Ramsey Well (product)

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