Towards Efficient Geological Hydrogen Production: Rate Determination, Control and Reactor Development

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Program:
Exploratory Topics
Award:
$1,299,999
Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Status:
ACTIVE
Project Term:
05/21/2024 - 05/20/2026
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Technology Description:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is developing a laboratory reactor that will test many parameters and variables for geologic hydrogen production, such as temperature, pressure, and fluid composition. MIT’s customized reactor would utilize artificial intelligence, allowing for rapid screening of different parameters that can affect stimulated hydrogen. Since one of the largest hurdles in pioneering geologic hydrogen stimulation is the slow reaction rate between rock and water, the team will focus on identifying methods to increase the rates, yields, and user control over the reaction.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Douglas Wicks
Project Contact:
Prof. Iwnetim Abate
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
iabate@mit.edu

Partners

Cornell University

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