Research: Exploring Natural Hydrogen Reservoirs: Geological Insights for Energy Transition
My research focuses on the exploration of natural hydrogen reservoirs as a potential clean and zero emission energy source, essential to support the energy transition. I aim to investigate how hydrogen forms, migrates and accumulates in serpentinite-dominated geological systems, with a particular focus on two key study areas: the Liguride Ophiolites of the Northern Apennines (Italy) and the Semail Ophiolite in Oman.
Through fieldwork, structural studies and geochemical analyses (both on active emissions and on fluid inclusions), I aim to identify the processes that govern natural hydrogen systems. Ultimately, I will develop conceptual models for efficient exploration and extraction, contributing to innovative methods of finding and using hydrogen to advance decarbonisation goals.