The Federal Council of Ministers has approved the first phase of a national scientific exploration programme for natural hydrogen in Belgium. Natural or white hydrogen offers the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions and increase strategic security. With this programme, the Geological Survey of Belgium aims to determine if and where natural hydrogen occurs in the Belgian subsurface. The multi-year programme focuses on two parallel tracks: advanced 3D geological modeling and real-world field detection. Our experts will investigate various formation mechanisms, including oxidation in iron-rich rocks and radiolysis in deep granites, reaching deeper into the Earth’s crust than any previous Belgian mapping efforts. By building specialized analytical capacity, we will validate where hydrogen might be forming, migrating, and accumulating. Several areas in distinct geological settings will be evaluated (indicated by the numbers on the map), providing full coverage of our country. With this programme, Belgium is positioning itself at the...Read More
The Geological Survey of Belgium wishes all of its colleagues and partners a wonderful time with family and friends, and all the best for 2026!Read More
The Geological Survey of Belgium wishes a very Happy Saint Barbara’s Day to all our colleagues, partners, and friends in the geological community! Today is for celebrating the exploration of the Earth and the passion of those who pursue it. May your rock samples be plentiful and your boreholes be dry! A special thank you to our dedicated team who continue to map and study Belgium’s geology.Read More
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