Unearthing natural
hydrogen

We are a new generation of geologists leading the energy revolution by locating the Earth’s naturally occurring hydrogen reservoirs. Using bottom-up exploration and decades of geology experience, we are on a mission to deliver natural hydrogen to the world.

Natural hydrogen - the future of energy, unlocked

Hydrogen holds 3x more energy per kilogram than gasoline and burns without releasing CO_2.This makes it the ultimate clean fuel. However, cost is the main barrier to making it the fuel of the future.

The solution is just beneath our feet

Each year, the Earth produces millions of tons of hydrogen through a reaction between water and iron-rich rocks known as "serpentinization". This abundant, untapped resource lies just beneath our feet.

Locating this resource is the key

The cheapest way to extract natural hydrogen is by finding vast, producible reservoirs near the surface. At Mantle8, we develop technologies to find these hidden places and make natural hydrogen a reality.

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Technology

Our proprietary technology combines geology, geophysics, and geochemistry data to create highly accurate predictive models for natural hydrogen detection. Multiphysics imaging technology can visualize the entire hydrogen generating system to evaluate the amount and quality of hydrogen present. This proprietary technology is scalable for the assessment and exploration of the entire planet.

Our approach

It all comes down to geology.
Three key geological conditions, when combined, create the best economics for unearthing natural hydrogen. We call this the Geological Trifecta:

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Source rock

Iron-rich mantle rocks are best for serpentinization, the best natural process for hydrogen generation.

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Replenishment

The best reservoirs constantly replenish because they are connected to particularly active kitchens where hydrogen is continually produced.

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Reservoirs

The source rock is connected to shallow reservoirs through natural cracks.

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Source rock

Iron-rich mantle rocks are best for serpentinization, the best natural process for hydrogen generation.

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Reservoirs

The source rock is connected through natural cracks to shallow reservoirs.

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Replenishment

The best reservoirs constantly replenish because they are connected to particularly active kitchens where hydrogen is continually produced.

We’re grounded in science and driven by optimism, moving quickly and relentlessly in our quest to provide solutions.

A journey that spans two decades

Past

It all started in 2005 when our Founder, Manu (Emmanuel Masini), began chasing mantle rocks within mountain belts and oceans leading to his PhD in Structural Geology. Pioneering papers written by Manu and our Lead Geophysicist, Suzon Jammes, in collaboration with those on our current sci-board set the founding geological principles of a scalable hydrogen exploration.

Present

By merging our years of academic research with our relentless drive to lead the energy revolution, we have created proprietary technologies that are scalable for the assessment and exploration of the entire planet. Our team of scientists has attracted funding from Kiko Ventures and Breakthrough Energy Ventures and secured permits.

Future

Proven by the permits we already hold, we are leading the way in discovering the largest natural hydrogen reservoirs close to demand. We halve the project development time for natural hydrogen, saving millions in exploration costs. Eliminating the green premium, we make natural hydrogen the sustainable fuel of the industrial transformation.

Meet the team

Our talented team of geologists, scientists and academics is fueled by a sense of optimism and a passion for protecting our planet.