blue hydrogen

American  

[bloo hahy-druh-juhn] / ˈblu ˈhaɪ drə dʒən /

noun

1. hydrogen that is produced by heating a hydrocarbon, especially natural gas, with steam, resulting in hydrogen and carbon monoxide: the carbon is then captured and stored to reduce emissions in the atmosphere.

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Etymology

Origin of blue hydrogen

First recorded in 2015–20

Example Sentences

BP has previously said this would be one of the UK's largest blue hydrogen facilities and represent more than 10% of the government's hydrogen production target by 2030.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

However, the researchers note that the real-world benefits are likely to be smaller if blue hydrogen production relies on a leaky methane supply chain.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 13, 2023

Many of its global projects aim to produce blue hydrogen, which is cheaper, for now.

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2023

We need to invest in solutions that work for communities and climate — not the proposed blue hydrogen hub that Pennsylvanians oppose — in places like Pittsburgh, too.

From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2023

Most commercially produced hydrogen is grey hydrogen, produced using fossil fuels, and blue hydrogen that is also made using fossil fuels but with the use of carbon capture systems to reduce emissions.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2023