ARPA-E is offering this Request for Information to inform future programs on Geologic Hydrogen Resource Exploration.

This Request for Information (RFI) from ARPA-E seeks crucial input to shape potential future programs focused on naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen resources. The RFI aims to identify novel technologies and methodologies for exploring and evaluating these geologic hydrogen reserves. Key objectives include developing specific exploration technologies for detecting natural hydrogen or viable stimulation formations, enhancing detection accuracy and precision, reducing exploration costs, and accelerating discovery processes. Furthermore, ARPA-E seeks information on defining geologic production processes like serpentinization and radiolysis, quantifying reservoir recharge, and informing resource prediction, economic returns, and environmental considerations for efficient resource harness. This input will guide future financial assistance opportunities in this critical energy domain.

Opportunity ID: 356964

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	DE-FOA-0003494
Funding Opportunity Title:	RFI on Geologic Hydrogen Resource Exploration
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Opportunity Zone Benefits Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	0
Assistance Listings:	81.135 — Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Nov 04, 2024
Last Updated Date:	Nov 04, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 02, 2024 Responses to this RFI should be submitted in PDF format to the email address ARPA-E-RFI@hq.doe.gov by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on 12/02/2024. For further instruction, please review the RFI in its entirety at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 02, 2024 Responses to this RFI should be submitted in PDF format to the email address ARPA-E-RFI@hq.doe.gov by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on 12/02/2024. For further instruction, please review the RFI in its entirety at https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov
Archive Date:	Mar 03, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$0
Award Ceiling:	$0
Award Floor:	$0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility:	This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is not seeking applications for financial assistance. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO). NO NOFO EXISTS AT THIS TIME.

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy
Description:	This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is not accepting applications for financial assistance. The purpose of this RFI is solely to solicit input for ARPA-E consideration to inform the possible formulation of future programs. RFI on Geologic Hydrogen Resource Exploration The purpose of this RFI is to solicit input for a potential Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program focused on evaluating novel approaches to: 1) explore for naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen resources or geologic targets for hydrogen stimulation, and 2) develop methodologies to determine the recoverable reserves of hydrogen from natural accumulation or available through stimulation. These approaches will accelerate the discovery and economic evaluation of these resources and inform management steps needed to harness them. ARPA-E is soliciting information for how the agency can foster innovation in technologies and methodologies that can accomplish the following goals: 1. Produce a suite of exploration technologies specific to detecting either naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen concentrations or viable formations for hydrogen stimulation on land and offshore; 2. Increase the accuracy and precision of detection for either naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen concentrations or viable formations for hydrogen stimulation; 3. Reduce the cost of exploration efforts for either naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen concentrations or viable formations for hydrogen stimulation; 4. Accelerate the discovery process of either naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen concentrations or viable formations for hydrogen stimulation; 5. Define the geologic processes surrounding production of naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen through either serpentinization or radiolysis of water; 6. Quantify the recharge of hydrogen reservoirs from hydrogen generative processes of naturally occurring subsurface hydrogen through either serpentinization or radiolysis of water; and 7. Inform resource prediction, site management, economic returns, subsurface engineering efforts, environmental impact and mitigation actions through better characterization and monitoring. To view the RFI in its entirety please visit https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov.
Link to Additional Information:	ARPA-E eXCHANGE
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: ARPA-E CO arpa-e-co@hq.doe.gov Email:arpa-e-co@hq.doe.gov

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