# Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

Natural Hydrogen Trapped in Tibetan Rocks Points to a New Low‑Carbon Energy Prospect for China

Chinese researchers have found natural hydrogen trapped in microscopic inclusions inside ophiolitic rocks on the Qinghai‑Tibet Plateau, the first such discovery in China. The finding signals a potential new, low‑carbon domestic hydrogen source but leaves open questions about scale, recoverability and environmental impact.