blue hydrogen

[bloo hahy-druh-juhn]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blue hydrogen¹

First recorded in 2015–20

Example Sentences

Blue hydrogen uses the gray methane method, but rather than letting CO2 escape, the greenhouse gas is captured and stored.

From Los Angeles Times

Several environmental groups have come out against them, especially the hubs focused on blue hydrogen, which their foes consider a sop to the fossil-fuel industry with high potential for carbon dioxide leaks.

From Los Angeles Times

Blue hydrogen has its own cost issues.

From Los Angeles Times

Blue hydrogen is produced the same way, but the CO2 produced is captured and stored.

From BBC

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