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

STG's proposed data centre would be housed on a specific patch of land BP has already earmarked for its blue hydrogen plant, H2Teesside.

From BBC

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

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