Experts see potential for Iowa hydrogen, but need funding and data sharing

By: Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: June 26, 2026

Words: 1,709

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Hidden in Iowa’s bedrock could be resources with the potential to launch a lucrative, clean energy economy in the state, but researchers say state actions and corporate interests are burying the ability of others to explore further.

Iowa Geological Survey, Iowa State University and Iowa Department of Natural Resources officials are collaborating to explore — and promote the exploration of — geological hydrogen pooling thousands of feet below ground, deeper than any well and most …

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