The discovery of H₂ beneath the Bulqize chrome mine in Albania has shifted perceptions about its presence from dangerous to potentially profitable. With the European Union and the U.S. investing heavily in renewable H₂ technology, Balkan countries like Serbia and Croatia are also embracing H₂ as a cleaner energy alternative.

Challenges remain, including infrastructure and investment, but the potential for reducing reliance on fossil fuels is driving momentum. The discovery in Albania, though small and costly to extract, offers hope and encourages further research in similar areas.

Source: Reuters

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