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New Energies: Now Hiring: A ‘George Mitchell’ for Geologic Hydrogen

The need for a geologic hydrogen pioneer is growing as energy demand rises and efforts to reduce emissions continue.

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July 2, 2025 12:30pm EDT

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By Velda Addison

Good Morning. The search to find and produce commercial quantities of geologic hydrogen is underway. In today’s newsletter, read about steps being taken by wildcatters and researchers. The topic was featured recently during a hydrogen conference in Houston.

There is also nuclear energy news from Palantir, Dominion Energy and Rick Perry’s Fermi. Meanwhile, the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act was approved by the U.S. Senate and sent back to the House. Scroll, click and read for more renewable energy and power news.

Now Hiring: A 'George Mitchell' for Geologic Hydrogen

The need for a geologic hydrogen pioneer is growing as energy demand rises and efforts to reduce emissions continue. Researchers are looking at a variety of techniques to pull hydrogen out of source rock, but there's no perfect process just yet.

Velda Addison | READ MORE

Despite Last-Minute Changes, Senate Bill Deals Big Blow to Renewable Energy

The U.S. Senate dropped a proposed excise tax on solar and wind energy projects that don't meet strict standards after last-minute negotiations with key Republican senators seeking better terms for renewables.

Valerie Volcovici and Timothy Gardner, Reuters | READ MORE

Is It Time for a Hydrogen Rebrand in the US?

The hydrogen production 45V tax credit might be on its death bed, but industry hope remains as thoughts turn to next steps to grow the sector under the Trump administration.

Velda Addison | READ MORE

NRC Grants 20-Year License Extension for Dominion's VC Summer Nuclear Station

The renewed license, approved June 30, extends operations through 2062, Dominion Energy says.

Hart Energy Staff | READ MORE

Gold H2 Completes Field Trial, Produces H2 With Biotechnology at Oil Field

The Houston-based company on June 24 said it successfully completed the world's first field trial demonstrating subsurface bio-stimulated hydrogen production.

Hart Energy Staff | READ MORE

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of June 27, 2025)

Here is a look at some of this week's renewable energy news, including another move by Meta for more renewable energy to power its data centers.

Velda Addison | READ MORE

Palantir Partners to Develop AI Software for Nuclear Construction

The deal follows U.S. President Donald Trump's executive orders that aimed to boost U.S. nuclear energy production amid a boom in demand from data centers and AI.

Reuters | READ MORE

Rick Perry's Fermi to Build Giant AI Nuclear, NatGas, Solar Center

Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Governor of Texas Rick Perry's Fermi America announced a massive power and AI data campus integrating nuclear, natural gas, solar and energy storage capabilities.

Hart Energy Staff | READ MORE