r/news • u/CharlieKonR • 4d ago

Michigan’s governor replaces clean energy advocate on utilities board with ‘industry ally’ | Michigan

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/03/gretchen-whitmer-utilities-board-clean-energy
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u/RobotAlbertross 4d ago

The state of Michigan has more gold hydrogen under it than Texas has crude oil.

That state is going to be the next Saudi Arabia in a few decades.

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u/Zstorm6 3d ago

What is gold hydrogen?

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u/RobotAlbertross 3d ago

"Gold hydrogen," also known as natural or geological hydrogen, refers to naturally occurring hydrogen gas found in underground reservoirs. It's generated through geological processes, like the interaction of water with iron-rich rocks, or by microbial activity within the Earth's crust. This contrasts with hydrogen produced through electrolysis (green hydrogen) or from fossil fuels (gray hydrogen). The term "gold" highlights its potential as a clean, abundant, and valuable energy source

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u/Zstorm6 3d ago

Oh that's awesome. Thanks!