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Australia’s red soil may be hiding a massive clean energy source
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have identified a potentially important source of low-emission energy beneath Western Australia, where vast iron-rich formations may be capable of generating naturally occurring hydrogen.
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Researchers have found that iron‑rich rocks in Western Australia can naturally produce hydrogen. The discovery focuses on formations beneath the Pilbara region. Scientists suggest the hydrogen generation process could be enhanced to yield larger quantities. If the method can be scaled, the vast Pilbara deposits could become a significant low‑emission energy source for Australia and potentially for the global market.
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