Question 15GS3GS1

Discuss the potential of natural hydrogen as a fuel to meet growing global energy demands? Why is it still an untapped industry? (Answer in 250 words)

Introduction

Natural hydrogen is defined as a type of fuel found in inner layers of earth. They are produced due to biological activity of some microbes living inside the crust.

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Main Body

Potential of Natural Hydrogen as a fuel to meet energy demands

1Cleaner fuel as compared to other fossil-based ones.

(e) produce only water vapour on combustion.

2Reduction in cost of production as it is readily available.

3Availability of transportation infrastructure (e) pipelines installed for CNG.

4Advancements in vehicle systems that can work on hydrogen supply (e) Flexi fuel vehicles

5Investments in infrastructure development by countries

6Push for Green Hydrogen via National Green Hydrogen Mission

Natural hydrogen - still an untapped industry

1Cost of extraction of natural hydrogen is higher than compatriot fuels

2Technological advancement still at nascent stage.

3Found in ecologically sensitive regions (e) polar areas, under glaciers

regions (e) polar areas, under glaciers

4Doubts about viability of amount v/s costs needed to extract.

5Reliance of countries on already developed infrastructure - technological hesitations

Measures needed

1International collaboration on lines of ISA

2Technological advancements in extraction

4Incentives to private sector via HELP Policy

3Environmental Impact Assessment in detail before exploration

Natural hydrogen offers new era of sustainable development, which if exploited in responsible manner can bring prosperity to nations

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Conclusion

Natural hydrogen offers new era of sustainable development, which if exploited in responsible manner can bring prosperity to nations

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Ananya Rana

AIR 60

Subject & Paper

GS3GS1

Topic

Resource Distribution & Industries

Energy Resource

Energy

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