Geologic Hydrogen Workshop outcomes discussed

Mark Myers gives a presentation
Photo courtesy of ACEP
U.S. Arctic Research Commissioner Mark Myers presents outcomes of the Geologic Hydrogen Workshop at a recent Alaska Hydrogen Working Group meeting.

November 12, 2024

Outcomes of the Oct. 29-31 on the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø campus were presented at the Alaska Hydrogen Working Group meeting in early November. U.S. Arctic Research Commissioner Mark Myers was the presenter.

Discussions at the three-day workshop focused on current geological hydrogen research and what is needed to develop a sustainable research effort to assess Alaska's geological hydrogen potential. Other topics included the utility, economics, storage and transportation of hydrogen as well as the policy and regulation needed for research, exploration and development.

The workshop was sponsored by the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Geophysical Institute, the 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Vice Chancellor for Research, USARC and the U.S. Department of State.

The (Myers’ presentation starts at 26:00).

The next AHWG meeting will be held 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Alaska Standard Time, Tuesday, Dec. 3.

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