Question 15GS3GS1
Discuss the potential of natural hydrogen as a fuel to meet growing global energy demands? Why is it still an untapped industry? (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
Natural hydrogen is defined as a type of fuel found in inner layers of earth. They are produced due to biological activity of some microbes living inside the crust.
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Main Body
Potential of Natural Hydrogen as a fuel to meet energy demands
1Cleaner fuel as compared to other fossil-based ones.
(e) produce only water vapour on combustion.
2Reduction in cost of production as it is readily available.
3Availability of transportation infrastructure (e) pipelines installed for CNG.
4Advancements in vehicle systems that can work on hydrogen supply (e) Flexi fuel vehicles
5Investments in infrastructure development by countries
6Push for Green Hydrogen via National Green Hydrogen Mission
Natural hydrogen - still an untapped industry
1Cost of extraction of natural hydrogen is higher than compatriot fuels
2Technological advancement still at nascent stage.
3Found in ecologically sensitive regions (e) polar areas, under glaciers
regions (e) polar areas, under glaciers
4Doubts about viability of amount v/s costs needed to extract.
5Reliance of countries on already developed infrastructure - technological hesitations
Measures needed
1International collaboration on lines of ISA
2Technological advancements in extraction
4Incentives to private sector via HELP Policy
3Environmental Impact Assessment in detail before exploration
Natural hydrogen offers new era of sustainable development, which if exploited in responsible manner can bring prosperity to nations
— Ananya Rana · AIR 60
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Conclusion
Natural hydrogen offers new era of sustainable development, which if exploited in responsible manner can bring prosperity to nations
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Topper
Ananya Rana
AIR 60
Subject & Paper
GS3GS1
Topic
Resource Distribution & Industries
Energy Resource
Energy
Writing Stats
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Total words
19
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