Australia's iron-rich rocks may harbour a massive natural hydrogen source

Researchers have found that iron-rich rocks in Western Australia's Pilbara region naturally generate hydrogen, and that the process could be amplified to produce far greater quantities. If successfully scaled up, the vast geological formations beneath the Pilbara could become a major low-emission energy source for Australia and potentially the world. The discovery opens a new avenue in the global search for clean energy.

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