[1E01-07] Natural resources development

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM JST(5:45 AM - 6:00 AM UTC)Japanese

[1E04] Exploration Trends and Potential of Natural Hydrogen: Application of the "Petroleum System" Concept and E&P Technologies

○Takeaki Otani¹, Yuichi Saito¹, Tsutomu Hayashi¹ (1. Technology Integration & Advancement Department, Technical Division, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd.)

Keywords:

Decarbonization,Natural / Geologic hydrogen,E&P Technologies

As the growing demand for low-cost hydrogen sources to realize a decarbonized society, the commercial potential of "Natural / Geologic Hydrogen"—hydrogen generated naturally underground—is drawing significant global attention. This presentation outlines the fundamental concepts of natural hydrogen, including its genesis (e.g., water-rock interactions) and requisite geological conditions, alongside an overview of recent global exploration trends. Specifically, we focus on the applicability of the "petroleum system" concept and established E&P technologies to natural hydrogen exploration, discussing its potential and future technical challenges.