1000’s of years of clean Hydrogen below $1/kg
Our mission is to unlock thousands of years of affordable, non-polluting and carbon-free hydrogen, by accelerating naturally occurring chemical reactions in the subsurface.
Vema is developing Stimulated Geologic Hydrogen
Stimulated Geologic Hydrogen harnesses the natural reactions that occur to create natural H2 deposits, but we control them.
1000’s of years of hydrogen production <$1/kg
OUR METHODOLOGY
Use of catalysts
Enable us to have predictable and controllable production, volumes and costs
Optimized field placement near offtakers
The formations we can produce from are very common
Limited exploration risks and controlled production
Precise targeting of rocks we want to stimulate, following our specific criteria
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Hydrogen is Key for net zero. But current approaches won’t work.
Grey H₂
From fossil fuels
Highly polluting
Blue H₂
From grey H2
Carbon Capture and StorageStill environment unfriendly
Green H₂
From Electrolysis
Requires massive amounts of renewable electricity
STIMULATED GEOLOGIC HYDROGEN LOCATIONS
A game changer in global decarbonization
These are the largest opportunities worldwide, smaller bodies are not represented1
Ophiolites
BIFs
We are targeting Ophiolites and BIFs, formations found all over the world, including close to most major industrial areas
There is enough H2 in the ground for thousands of years, even if H2 replaces all fossil resources
Stimulated Geologic Hydrogen is economic, environmentally-friendly and predictable. Flows can be adapted to demand
Stimulated Geologic Hydrogen - one of the few realistic options we have, to massively impact decarbonization
Vema is exploring multiple prospective pilot sites across the USA
Conducting reservoir stimulation and management
Numerical simulations of reservoir including geochemistry and multiphase flow
Identify best stimulation options to optimize use of catalysts
Identifying pilot locations and testing
Identify and characterize suitable locations for pilot deployment
Test rocks on those locations, and obtain permits for water and catalysts injection
VEMA EXECUTIVE TEAM
World class expertise in geochemistry and catalytic hydrogen production in rock
Pierre Levin
Mining engineer and geologist, serial entrepreneur, over 10 years in advanced subsurface technologies, former CEO of Hethos, a pioneer in Geologic hydrogen
Florian Osselin
Inventor of stimulated hydrogen. 1 patent, 18 peer-reviewed articles, including seminal paper on Stimulated H₂ in Nature (2022)
Colin McCulley
Former director of operations on major O&G plays, drilled 90 wells across 14 fields, and setup midstream and upstream facilities across 7 states
INVESTORS INCLUDE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Information regarding our innovation, hydrogen and the field of Stimulated Geologic Hydrogen
What is Stimulated Geologic Hydrogen?
Stimulated Geologic Hydrogen is the production of hydrogen by leveraging naturally occurring geochemical reactions in the subsurface. Instead of waiting for the hydrogen to be produced naturally, we instead stimulate the chemical reactions to produce hydrogen in a more controlled and scalable way.
How can you achieve under $1 per kilogram of H₂?
In Stimulated Geological Hydrogen, most of the work is performed by the Earth itself and by the naturally-occurring chemical reactions. As a result, we just need to drill and inject the water in the subsurface. This is substantially cheaper than the alternatives.
What is the difference between Natural Hydrogen and Geologic Hydrogen?
Natural hydrogen is hydrogen which occurs naturally due to geochemical reactions in the subsurface. This hydrogen is however difficult to capture and extract. Stimulated hydrogen is using the same chemical reactions, but by stimulating them, it allows for easier production and recovery.
Climate change is the challenge of the century and if we want our children to live in a clean and sustainable world, we need to solve it now. At Vema, we believe that clean and economic Hydrogen is the key for the transition towards a carbon-free society.
VEMA ETHICS
Safety and Well-being
At Vema, we put safety first, ensuring the protection of our workers, communities, and environment through strict safety standards and ongoing training.
Sustainability
We will responsibly manage resources, minimizing waste and energy use while ensuring our hydrogen extraction remains sustainable for future generations.
Environmental Care
At Vema, we commit to protecting the environment, reducing emissions, preventing contamination, and restoring ecosystems after extraction.
Education & Transparency
We will educate and share information openly, making our processes clear and ensuring everyone involved understands the benefits and risks.
Growth & Innovation
We will drive growth through innovation, investing in technology and ethical practices that benefit both people and the planet.
Community Engagement
At Vema, we value local communities, creating jobs, supporting local projects, and ensuring that our operations positively impact the areas where we work.
