DiagnaMed partners with Texas Tech University to pioneer hydrogen innovation

In Canada, DiagnaMed Holdings announces it has entered into a limited license and option agreement with the Texas Tech University System to commercialize a technology that produces hydrogen directly from petroleum reservoirs and natural hydrogen fields.

This proprietary technology, developed by Qingwang Yuan of the HOPE Group in Texas Tech University’s Edward E. Whitacre, Jr. College of Engineering, integrates hydraulic fracturing with electromagnetic wave heating to generate hydrogen from light oil, gas, and shale reservoirs, as well as a potential application for stimulating geologic hydrogen from ultramafic rock formation. 

Fabio Chianelli, Chairman and CEO of DiagnaMed, said: “This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our mission to drive innovation in hydrogen production. By transforming over 25,000 active oil and gas fields globally and repurposing 2-3 million abandoned wells in the United States, this technology not only meets global clean energy demands but also strengthens our commitment to a sustainable future. DiagnaMed is dedicated to enabling petroleum companies and natural hydrogen explorers to unlock untapped potential, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and delivering cost-effective, carbon-zero hydrogen.”

The firm noted that this technology redefines hydrogen production by speeding up hydrocarbon cracking, enhancing energy efficiency, and significantly reducing costs and carbon footprints. Backed by a Techno-Economic Analysis by Argonne National Laboratory, it represents a sustainable alternative to conventional methods, the company added.

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