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High seepage of natural hydrogen at Philippines site suggests millions of tonnes could be trapped below ground

Scientists found that more than 800 tonnes per annum of geologic hydrogen is leaking from subsurface rock near Manila — about 18 times as much as from a 5 million-tonne underground reservoir in Mali

The “exceptionally high” hydrogen seep at Nagsasa lies just over 100 kilometres from Manila (pictured).
The “exceptionally high” hydrogen seep at Nagsasa lies just over 100 kilometres from Manila (pictured).Photo: AFP/SCANPIX
Editor, Hydrogen Insight
Published 30 January 2025, 23:16Updated 30 January 2025, 23:16
PhilippinesAsia & OceaniaSoutheast Asia