ISM, GSI Partner for Natural Hydrogen Exploration in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Dhanbad: The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad (IIT-ISM) has entered into a pioneering partnership with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to explore natural hydrogen reserves in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today at the GSI office in Kolkata.

The research initiative will be led by IIT-ISM’s Subsurface Energy and Storage Systems Lab, in collaboration with the Exploration Seismic and Simulation Lab, both part of the Department of Applied Geophysics. This groundbreaking project aims to advance hydrogen exploration technology and contribute to sustainable energy solutions in India.

Natural hydrogen, a promising clean energy source, has gained recognition for its potential to enhance India’s renewable energy efforts. The exploration will focus on identifying and understanding geological formations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands that could contain natural hydrogen reservoirs.

The project will use advanced geophysical techniques and in-depth sub-surface analysis to assess the viability of harnessing this renewable energy resource. By combining IIT-ISM’s academic expertise with GSI’s geological knowledge, the partnership aims to innovate energy solutions and contribute to India’s energy security and climate goals.

“This collaboration presents an exciting opportunity to explore new energy frontiers,” said the lead researchers. “Natural hydrogen is a sustainable energy source, and this research has the potential to significantly contribute to India’s renewable energy landscape.”