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

In the best-case scenario, the study found, blue hydrogen can have a climate impact as low as that of green hydrogen.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 13, 2023

Ms. Dotzenrath said opposing blue hydrogen amounted to letting the perfect be the enemy of the good.

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

One alternative is what's known as blue hydrogen.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2022