Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, and can be found in water, fossil fuels and other sources. It bonds with other elements to form commonly known molecules such as water, methane (natural gas) and methanol. Hydrogen is “produced” by unlocking the chemical bonds in the molecules that form these substances. The water molecule (H20), for example, consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded to an oxygen atom. One way to produce hydrogen is to break water apart through a process called electrolysis. In this process, electricity is used in the presence of a catalyst to separate the hydrogen from the oxygen in the water. Another approach is to liberate the hydrogen by "reforming" fuels such as natural gas, gasoline or methanol. Currently, our members are exploring many options for producing hydrogen.

For more information visit the Hydrogen Pathways page.