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Natural Hydrogen Investment Platform — U.S. Field Proof, Growing Portfolio, Power Model

Larin Energy holds independently verified field results, a multi-site exploration portfolio, and a power-led commercialization model — built on 50+ years of foundational hydrogen geoscience.

Investment Highlights

Six reasons the Larin Energy investment case is differentiated

01
Field-defining science lineage
The exploration methodology traces directly to the published work of V.N. Larin — peer-reviewed, field-tested, and applied as the targeting methodology at Hoarty NE3.
02
U.S. field proof from Hoarty NE3
The Hoarty NE3 well in Fillmore County, Nebraska returned 44% H₂ in produced gas samples — above the commercial viability threshold of >40% identified in peer-reviewed techno-economic analysis of natural geologic hydrogen. Independently verified.
03
Repeatable methodology, growing portfolio
The exploration methodology that located Hoarty NE3 is now applied across additional basin targets in Texas, California & Michigan. Repeatability at this precision — methodology-driven, not opportunistic — is the engine of portfolio expansion.
04
Power-first commercialisation strategy
Larin Energy is not building toward molecule sales alone. The commercialisation strategy is anchored in hydrogen-to-power conversion — behind-the-meter, distributed, and resilience applications — creating a direct route to energy revenue.
05
Early-category positioning in natural hydrogen
The natural hydrogen sector is early. The companies that establish scientific credibility, portfolio breadth, and commercialisation architecture now are positioned to define the category. Larin Energy is doing all three simultaneously.
06
Institutional readiness — safety, data, structure
Safety and stewardship documentation, a structured investor center, data room access, and a routed contact and follow-up workflow. Designed to reduce investor diligence friction at every stage.
Pilot Project · Fillmore County, Nebraska

The first U.S. wildcatter natural hydrogen well.

In 2019, the first dedicated natural hydrogen wildcatter well in the United States was drilled in Nebraska, using the PHE concept as a scientific basis. This well was a technical success, confirming the presence of deep-seated natural hydrogen in the crystalline basement formations to substantial concentrations. The well proved the success of our exploration methods, showing gas containing 44% H₂ — above the commercial viability threshold identified in peer-reviewed techno-economic analysis — and 12.8% He, approximately 40× above the commonly cited commercial helium threshold of 0.3%.

44%
Hydrogen
In produced gas samples
Above commercial viability threshold
12.8%
Helium
In produced gas samples
World record concentration
Hoarty NE3 · Fillmore County, NE · Independently verified View full Hoarty NE3 results →
Why Now

Natural hydrogen is moving from research phase toward commercial deployment — with government programs, institutional capital, and early explorers now actively engaged.

Category-defining positions in emerging energy sectors are established early. The companies that build scientific credibility, prove their methodology, and develop portfolio assets before institutional capital arrives set the terms of the market.

Larin Energy has the science, the proof, and a portfolio in development. The investment window for early-stage participation is now.

01
Natural hydrogen is moving from research to investment
Government programs, institutional research, and early-stage capital are now actively directed at natural hydrogen. The sector is transitioning from geological curiosity to commercial category — and that transition rewards early-movers with proof and methodology.
02
Hoarty NE3 de-risks the exploration framework
Hoarty NE3 is not a hypothesis. It is a drilled, sampled, independently verified result. The Larin & Shestopalov methodology produced a locatable, measurable target on the first U.S. wildcatter well in the natural hydrogen category.
03
The power conversion model creates a differentiated value stack
Most natural hydrogen investment theses are built around exploration and molecule sales alone. Larin Energy's commercial architecture extends to hydrogen-to-power conversion — creating a direct energy revenue pathway that exploration-only companies cannot access.
04
Power conversion extends value beyond exploration
A hydrogen exploration company captures one layer of value. A hydrogen-to-power platform captures the full stack — from subsurface to energy delivery. Larin Energy is building toward that platform architecture now, while the cost of access is still early-stage.
Portfolio Summary

A U.S. portfolio built around growth, proof, and commercialization

Every project in Larin Energy's portfolio is built on the same geological logic validated at Hoarty NE3. The Larin & Shestopalov methodology — applied basin by basin — is the engine of portfolio expansion.

Confirmed / Proof
Hoarty NE3
Nebraska, United States

The origin proof event. Hoarty NE3 returned 44% H₂ in produced gas samples — above the commercial viability threshold identified in peer-reviewed techno-economic analysis. The result that validated the methodology and anchors the company's scientific and commercial platform.

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Pending Appraisal
Texas Target
Texas, United States

Active appraisal stage. Larin & Shestopalov methodology applied to Texas basin structural targets. Project name and thesis to be confirmed.

Pending Appraisal
California Target
California, United States

Active appraisal stage. Larin & Shestopalov methodology applied to California basin structural targets. Project name and thesis to be confirmed.

Screening Identified
Michigan Target
Michigan, United States

Basin screening and structural interpretation underway. Fault architecture and migration pathway analysis in progress. Project name to be confirmed.

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Platform Optionality

One molecule. Multiple conversion pathways.

Geologic hydrogen requires significantly less energy input and carries minimal production-stage emissions, it enters every downstream conversion pathway at a fundamentally lower cost and carbon basis than manufactured alternatives. This presents multiple downstream opportunities.

$2T+
Combined Addressable Market
Across hydrogen-derived fuels, chemicals, and industrial materials by 2050.
Power conversion remains the primary commercial pathway. The pathways below represent additional optionality enabled by the same subsurface resource.
H₂ + CO₂ → Kerosene
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
H₂ combined with captured CO₂ via Fischer-Tropsch synthesis Drop-in replacement — compatible with existing jet engines Aviation cannot electrify; SAF is the primary decarbonisation lever
$212B+
by 2034
Consistent with IATA's Net Zero aviation roadmap and ICAO's Long-Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG).
N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃
Green Ammonia
H₂ combined with atmospheric nitrogen via Haber-Bosch process Replaces fossil-derived ammonia in the 180M+ tonne/year market Dual use: fertiliser production and zero-carbon marine fuel
$70B+
addressable market
3H₂ + Fe₂O₃ → 2Fe + 3H₂O
Green Steel
H₂ replaces coking coal as the iron ore reducing agent Byproduct is water, not CO₂ — eliminates 7% of global emissions Natural H₂ cost advantage over electrolysis-derived alternatives
$1.5T+
steel market
CO₂ + 3H₂ → CH₃OH + H₂O
E-Methanol
H₂ combined with captured CO₂ to produce liquid methanol Direct marine fuel for container shipping fleets Also serves as a hydrogen carrier for safe long-distance transport
$55B+
methanol market
H₂ + CO₂ → Diesel
Synthetic Diesel
H₂ + CO₂ converted to diesel-range hydrocarbons via Fischer-Tropsch Drop-in compatible with existing engines and infrastructure Targets heavy-duty trucking, mining, and rail — sectors that cannot electrify
$47B+
synthetic fuels by 2034
Natural H₂ → Replaces Grey H₂
Refinery H₂ Replacement
Natural H₂ directly substitutes grey H₂ in refinery processes No conversion technology required — molecule-for-molecule swap Lowest friction pathway: existing buyers, existing infrastructure
$50B+
per year
CO₂ + 4H₂ → CH₄ + 2H₂O
Synthetic Natural Gas
Pipeline-grade methane via the Sabatier reaction — drops into existing gas infrastructure unchanged No modification required to pipelines, storage, or turbines — zero transition friction Bridge pathway for embedded gas networks with long-lived infrastructure
$1T+
gas market
2CO₂ + 6H₂ → CH₃OCH₃ + 3H₂O
Dimethyl Ether (DME)
Clean-burning diesel substitute and direct LPG replacement via methanol dehydration Zero particulate emissions — high relevance in urban air quality and emissions zones Emerging fuel in developing markets where LPG infrastructure already exists
$6–8B
current market
CO₂ + H₂ → HCOOH
Formic Acid
Industrial chemical for leather, textile, and agricultural feed applications Liquid hydrogen carrier at 53 g H₂/L — enables safe ambient-condition transport Among the simplest H₂ + CO₂ conversion reactions — low processing complexity
~$1B
direct market
H₂ + ½O₂ → H₂O + Power
Direct H₂ Mobility
Fuel cell vehicles, heavy trucking, rail, and maritime — sectors where battery weight and range create hard limits No derivative chemistry required — direct molecule sale to existing and emerging H₂ offtakers Infrastructure buildout accelerating via government mandates and OEM commitments across the U.S., EU, and Asia
$150B+
by 2030

* Market figures shown are for informational purposes only. They do not constitute projections, guarantees, or the basis for any investment decision. Information may be subject to change without notice.

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Company Overview
Science, proof, commercialisation model
Hoarty NE3 Summary
Hoarty NE3 results and benchmark context
Leadership Overview
Team, scientific advisory, and governance
Independent Lab Reports — H₂ & He
Third-party verified: 44.02% H₂ and 12.80% He (Hoarty NE3)
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Investment Summary
One-page proof, thesis, and portfolio overview
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Geological methodology, data, and interpretation
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Full diligence package — qualified investors
Project Update Pack
Current portfolio status and milestone report
Investor FAQ

Questions investors most commonly raise

Three things differentiate Larin Energy at the category level. First, scientific lineage: the exploration methodology traces directly to the peer-reviewed published work of V.N. Larin — field-validated at Hoarty NE3. Second, U.S. field proof: the Hoarty NE3 well returned 44% H₂ in produced gas samples, independently verified and above the commercial viability threshold identified in peer-reviewed techno-economic analysis. Third, commercialisation architecture: the company is building toward hydrogen-to-power conversion, not just exploration and molecule sales — which positions it as a platform company rather than a single-asset explorer. The Hoarty NE3 well was drilled through Larin's subsidiary, Natural Hydrogen Energy LLC. HyTerra Ltd. (ASX: HYT) participated as a 16% JV partner — an independently listed public company whose own filings corroborate the results.

Hoarty NE3 in Nebraska is confirmed proof-stage — the Hoarty NE3 well has been drilled, sampled, and independently verified. Texas and California targets are in active appraisal, with the Larin & Shestopalov methodology applied to structural target identification. Michigan is at the screening and identification stage. The full portfolio map and stage definitions are available on the Portfolio page. Specific project details, milestone timelines, and technical data are available to qualified investors via the data room request form.

Public materials — Investment Summary, Company Overview, Hoarty NE3 Summary, and Leadership Overview — are available for direct download in the Download Center above. Deeper access, including the Technical Memo, Project Update Pack, and full Data Room, requires a short request form. The contact form below on this page covers all initial inquiries. For direct data room access, use the dedicated Data Room Request page.

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