Abstract

The article discusses the features of hydrogen accumulation in various geological, geochemical and tectonic conditions, the nature of hydrogen as a gas component of the Earth, the ratio of hydrogen in gas mixtures with other gases, the importance of hydrogen generation sources, its consumption for geological processes of various specifics. Separate criteria for assessing territories on the prospects of detecting hydrogen accumulations are proposed. The author's personal point of view is expressed regarding the directions of the search for natural hydrogen, taking into account the peculiarities of its further use as a chemical and energy resource. Keywords: natural hydrogen; serpentinization; radiolysis of water; methanogenesis; acetogenesis; sulfate reduction.

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