Riding Hy on Hydrogen

Executive Director Benjamin Mee recently discussed HyTerra and our mission to extract naturally occurring hydrogen and helium in Kansas with Yield.

As Mr Mee explains, HyTerra is focused on “carbon-free gas” such as hydrogen that the Earth itself generates, offering a compelling alternative to fossil-based fuels. He emphasises the rising global need for hydrogen across industries like plastics, petrochemicals, and food production—demand driven by population growth and decarbonisation goals.

He points out that most of today’s hydrogen is derived from steam reforming natural gas, which has a significant carbon footprint. HyTerra’s approach seeks to meet this demand sustainably, positioning white hydrogen as a competitive solution due to its potentially lower production costs and carbon impact.

Mee’s comments on investor interest—both domestic and international—reflect the early momentum that HyTerra is capitalising on. White hydrogen holds the potential to reshape energy markets, and HyTerra’s proactive approach in Kansas places us as early movers.