Primary Hydrogen Outlines Exploration Thesis for Dove Creek Project
Primary Hydrogen Corp (OTCQB:HNATF) has outlined its exploration strategy for the Dove Creek project in Colorado, focusing on natural hydrogen exploration. The project, located within the Paradox Basin, shows promising geological characteristics for hydrogen accumulation.
Key factors supporting the project's potential include:
- Uranium-rich basement rocks enabling hydrogen generation via radiolysis
- Potential hydrogen generation through serpentinization due to ultramafic rocks
- Regional-scale faults providing migration pathways
- Thick evaporite layers creating effective sealing conditions
According to a 2025 USGS report, the Dove Creek project area received a high prospectivity rating of >0.8 out of 1.0, and favorable seal geology rating exceeding 0.9. The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure and year-round accessibility, being located 50 km north of Dove Creek and 27 km west of Naturita.
Primary Hydrogen Corp (OTCQB:HNATF) ha delineato la sua strategia di esplorazione per il progetto Dove Creek in Colorado, concentrandosi sull'esplorazione dell'idrogeno naturale. Il progetto, situato all'interno del Bacino di Paradox, presenta caratteristiche geologiche promettenti per l'accumulo di idrogeno.
I fattori chiave che supportano il potenziale del progetto includono:
- Rocce di base ricche di uranio che consentono la generazione di idrogeno tramite radiolisi
- Generazione potenziale di idrogeno attraverso la serpentinite a causa delle rocce ultramafiche
- Faglie su scala regionale che forniscono percorsi di migrazione
- Spesse strati di evaporite che creano condizioni di sigillatura efficaci
Secondo un rapporto dell'USGS del 2025, l'area del progetto Dove Creek ha ricevuto un'alta valutazione di prospettiva superiore a 0,8 su 1,0 e una valutazione geologica di sigillatura favorevole superiore a 0,9. Il progetto beneficia di un'infrastruttura ben sviluppata e di accessibilità durante tutto l'anno, essendo situato a 50 km a nord di Dove Creek e a 27 km a ovest di Naturita.
Primary Hydrogen Corp (OTCQB:HNATF) ha delineado su estrategia de exploración para el proyecto Dove Creek en Colorado, centrándose en la exploración de hidrógeno natural. El proyecto, ubicado dentro de la Cuenca de Paradox, muestra características geológicas prometedoras para la acumulación de hidrógeno.
Los factores clave que respaldan el potencial del proyecto incluyen:
- Rocas de basamento ricas en uranio que permiten la generación de hidrógeno a través de la radiólisis
- Generación potencial de hidrógeno a través de la serpentinización debido a rocas ultramáficas
- Fallas a escala regional que proporcionan vías de migración
- Capas de evaporita gruesas que crean condiciones efectivas de sellado
Según un informe de la USGS de 2025, el área del proyecto Dove Creek recibió una alta calificación de prospectividad de >0.8 sobre 1.0, y una calificación geológica de sellado favorable que supera 0.9. El proyecto se beneficia de una infraestructura bien desarrollada y accesibilidad durante todo el año, ubicado a 50 km al norte de Dove Creek y a 27 km al oeste de Naturita.
Primary Hydrogen Corp (OTCQB:HNATF)는 콜로라도의 Dove Creek 프로젝트에 대한 탐사 전략을 설명하며, 자연 수소 탐사에 중점을 두고 있습니다. 이 프로젝트는 파라독스 분지 내에 위치하며, 수소 축적을 위한 유망한 지질학적 특성을 보여줍니다.
프로젝트의 잠재력을 뒷받침하는 주요 요소는 다음과 같습니다:
- 방사선 분해를 통한 수소 생성을 가능하게 하는 우라늄이 풍부한 기저 암석
- 초마그네슘 암석으로 인한 세르펜타이제이션을 통한 잠재적 수소 생성
- 이동 경로를 제공하는 지역 규모의 단층
- 효과적인 밀폐 조건을 만드는 두꺼운 증발암층
2025년 USGS 보고서에 따르면, Dove Creek 프로젝트 지역은 1.0 만점에 0.8 이상의 높은 잠재성 평가를 받았고, 0.9를 초과하는 유리한 밀폐 지질 평가를 받았습니다. 이 프로젝트는 잘 개발된 인프라와 연중 접근성을 갖추고 있으며, Dove Creek에서 북쪽으로 50km, Naturita에서 서쪽으로 27km 떨어져 있습니다.
Primary Hydrogen Corp (OTCQB:HNATF) a exposé sa stratégie d'exploration pour le projet Dove Creek dans le Colorado, en se concentrant sur l'exploration de l'hydrogène naturel. Le projet, situé dans le bassin de Paradox, montre des caractéristiques géologiques prometteuses pour l'accumulation d'hydrogène.
Les facteurs clés soutenant le potentiel du projet comprennent :
- Roches de socle riches en uranium permettant la génération d'hydrogène par radiolyse
- Génération potentielle d'hydrogène par serpentinisation en raison des roches ultramafiques
- Failles à l'échelle régionale fournissant des voies de migration
- Couches d'évaporite épaisses créant des conditions de scellement efficaces
Selon un rapport de l'USGS de 2025, la zone du projet Dove Creek a reçu une note de prospectivité élevée de >0,8 sur 1,0, et une note géologique de scellement favorable dépassant 0,9. Le projet bénéficie d'une infrastructure bien développée et d'une accessibilité toute l'année, étant situé à 50 km au nord de Dove Creek et à 27 km à l'ouest de Naturita.
Primary Hydrogen Corp (OTCQB:HNATF) hat seine Erkundungsstrategie für das Dove Creek Projekt in Colorado skizziert, mit einem Fokus auf die Erkundung von natürlichem Wasserstoff. Das Projekt, das sich im Paradox-Becken befindet, zeigt vielversprechende geologische Eigenschaften für die Wasserstoffansammlung.
Wichtige Faktoren, die das Potenzial des Projekts unterstützen, sind:
- Uran-reiche Grundgesteine, die die Wasserstofferzeugung durch Radiolyse ermöglichen
- Potenziell Wasserstofferzeugung durch Serpentinisierung aufgrund von ultramafischen Gesteinen
- Regionale Verwerfungen, die Migrationswege bieten
- Dicke Evaporit-Schichten, die effektive Abdichtungsbedingungen schaffen
Laut einem USGS-Bericht von 2025 erhielt das Gebiet des Dove Creek Projekts eine hohe Prospektivitätsbewertung von >0,8 von 1,0 und eine günstige Abdichtungsgeologie-Bewertung von über 0,9. Das Projekt profitiert von einer gut ausgebauten Infrastruktur und ganzjähriger Zugänglichkeit, da es 50 km nördlich von Dove Creek und 27 km westlich von Naturita liegt.
- High USGS prospectivity rating >0.8 out of 1.0 for natural hydrogen potential
- Excellent seal geology rating >0.9 out of 1.0
- Well-developed infrastructure with year-round accessibility
- Multiple favorable geological indicators for hydrogen generation and storage
- Exploration stage project with no proven hydrogen reserves
- Success dependent on validation through upcoming exploration program
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2025 / Primary Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV:HDRO)(FRA:83W0)(OTCQB:HNATF) (the "Company" or "Primary"), a leader in natural hydrogen exploration, is pleased to provide an overview of its Dove Creek project in Colorado, USA, and outline the upcoming exploration program designed to validate and advance this opportunity. The Company is systematically compiling available datasets, including historical reports, in preparation for an extensive field exploration program.
The following highlights the geological prospectivity of the Dove Creek project from a natural hydrogen perspective. The exploration program is designed to assess both the presence of hydrogen and the key geological characteristics necessary for significant accumulation and concentration.
Key Factors Supporting Hydrogen Potential at Dove Creek:
Proven Hydrogen Generation Mechanisms: The presence of uranium-rich basement rocks supports potential hydrogen and helium generation via radiolysis, with historical exploration confirming anomalous concentrations of both gases in the region.
Potential for Serpentinization: Regional magnetic and gravimetric anomalies suggest the presence of ultramafic rocks at depth, which could generate hydrogen through serpentinization.
Extensive Migration Pathways: Significant structural geologic complexity, including regional-scale northwest-southeast trending faults, synclines, and anticlines, provides potential migration routes for hydrogen from deep-seated sources.
Strong Seal and Trapping Potential: The Paradox Basin's thick evaporite layers, particularly salt deposits, create a substantial cap rock that, together with porous and permeable reservoir units, could facilitate hydrogen accumulation and seal.
"We are excited to advance our Dove Creek project as part of our broader strategy to establish Primary Hydrogen as a leader in natural hydrogen exploration," commented Benjamin Asuncion, CEO of Primary Hydrogen Corp. "The presence of key geological indicators-validated by the 2025 USGS hydrogen prospectivity report-reinforces the potential for a significant hydrogen system. We look forward to executing our exploration program and further unlocking value in this emerging energy sector."
Dove Creek Project, Colorado
The property is located within the Paradox oil and gas basin near the western border of Colorado, approximately 32 miles (50 km) north of Dove Creek and 19 miles (27 km) west of Naturita (c.f. Figure 1). The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including extensive road networks and proximity to populated centers, ensuring year-round accessibility.
Figure 1: Dove Creek Project Location & Infrastructure
A 2025 report by the United States Geological Survey (Gelman, S.E., Hearon, J.S., and Ellis, G.S., 2025, Prospectivity Mapping for Geologic Hydrogen) assessed the hydrogen prospectivity of the conterminous United States using a multi-factor probabilistic approach. The report identifies prospective regions where all major components necessary for a hydrogen accumulation are likely present: a viable hydrogen generation source, porous reservoirs for storage, and effective seals to prevent leakage.
According to the USGS report, the Dove Creek project area has a prospectivity rating greater than 0.8, placing it among the highest-ranked regions for natural hydrogen potential (maximum: 1.0). The region also boasts highly favorable seal geology, with a rating exceeding 0.9 (maximum: 1.0).
Figure 2: USGS Hydrogen Prospectivity Map
Situated within the ~85,000 km² Paradox Basin, the Dove Creek project presents a compelling opportunity for natural hydrogen accumulation due to its geological framework and diverse generation mechanisms. Regional-scale faults, synclines, and anticlines create extensive migration pathways for hydrogen sourced from the lower crust or mantle (c.f. Figure 3). Geophysical data reveal strong magnetic and gravimetric anomalies, suggesting the presence of ultramafic rocks at depth, which are highly susceptible to serpentinization. Additionally, the numerous uranium showings in the vicinity indicate potential hydrogen production via radiolysis, further supported by observed helium and hydrogen anomalies in multiple wells. The basin's thick evaporite sequences provide excellent sealing conditions, enhancing the potential for hydrogen entrapment in structural or stratigraphic traps. Given its history of hydrocarbon generation and fluid movement, the Paradox Basin warrants further investigation as a potential natural hydrogen reservoir.
Figure 3: Dove Creek Geology
Peter Lauder, P.Geo. (ON), VP Exploration at Primary Hydrogen Corp., is the Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 who has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release.
About Primary Hydrogen Corp.
Primary Hydrogen is committed to pioneering the natural hydrogen sector, leveraging cutting-edge exploration techniques to identify and develop sustainable energy solutions. The Company has an extensive portfolio of properties covering over 740 acres in the USA and 210 square kilometres across Canada including the Blakelock and Hopkins projects in Ontario, the Mary's Harbour project in Labrador, the Point Rosie project in Newfoundland, and the Crooked Amphibolite, Coquihalla, and Cogburn projects in British Columbia. The Company also holds the Arthur Lake copper project in British Columbia.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Ben Asuncion
Chief Executive Officer
Primary Hydrogen Corp.
Email: ben@primaryh2.com
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