Chapman has elaborated a naturally occurring hydrogen exploration program that involves three phases:

1) Geology

2) Engineering

3) Feasibility Study

The first phase - of geology - consists of developing a conceptual plan for areas under consideration. The field plan is made up of preparatory work involving detailed studies of mineral records, permits, geological maps, satellite imagery, and papers. When the geological study produces prospective leads that score high marks in our ‘Chance for Success’ decision tree, then we move on to engineering.

The second phase - of engineering - consists of developing an exploration plan for the leads defined by geology. The exploration plan involves a team of people physically searching the areas for positive hydrogen gas markers that we have identified in our ‘Field Operations’ program. A budget will have been approved by management for the time and materials required for sampling, coring, drilling, and laboratory testing of recovered specimens in each lead. Contingencies will have been forecasted for alternate methods as the field crew findings occur lead by lead.

 In order to assist those who are considering to explore for Naturally Occurring Hydrogen anywhere on Earth, we have written a two-volume Handbook concerning the ways and means to discover the presence of hydrogen in your exploration.

The third phase consists of a Feasibility Study to recommend options for field development based on the preliminary successes that have been achieved from the geological and engineering efforts. This third phase may never materialize due to the risky nature of physical exploration based on leads. It is imperative that the funding partner accept the risks involved. If and when success results from the physical evidence discovered from a lead, then a collaborative Feasibility Study is written to propose methods of proceeding to resource identification and production.

 Consider obtaining Volume I and II of our H2 Handbook.

Volume I describes the kinds of hydrogen detection equipment currently manufactured and when it is best to use them in the field and under what circumstances.

Volume II presents 50 existing global manufacturers of hydrogen detection equipment and what they currently offer for sale, along with our estimated cost of their product.

The two-volume set costs $350, or $200 for a single volume.

To obtain the Handbook, please contact us at email

To discuss any matters concerning naturally occurring hydrogen, please contact Denis Briere

The Handbook is delivered in PDF format.

We can print it out for you at an additional cost.