Origin of hydrogen and helium occurrences
Project overview
Project title
Origin of the hydrogen and helium occurrences at the Eastern Gawler Craton edge: geochemical insights
Project description
Hydrogen and helium have been detected by Gold Hydrogen in Lower Cambrian limestones overlying an iron-rich and uranium-rich basement in the central Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. This project aims to constrain the sources, generation mechanisms, and migration pathways of these gases. Groundwater sampling in the field, including redox, dissolved gases, noble gases, and isotopes, will be coupled with water–rock interaction experiments. Laboratory tests will investigate the effects of temperature, salinity, and mineralogy on gas generation. Results will improve understanding of hydrogen generation sources and mechanisms, helium production and migration/ accumulation in the system, contributing to Australia’s emerging natural hydrogen exploration efforts.
Supervisory team
University
| Name of university supervisor | Stephanie Vialle |
| Name of university | Curtin University |
| Email address | stephanie.vialle@curtin.edu.au |
| Faculty | Science & Engineering |
CSIRO
| Name of CSIRO supervisor | Emanuelle Frery |
| Email address | emanuelle.frery@csiro.au |
| CSIRO Business Unit | Energy |
Industry
| Name of industry supervisor | Julien Bourdet Peter Bubendorfer |
| Name of business/organisation | Gold Hydrogen Limited (Website) |
| Email address | jbourdet@goldhydrogen.com.au pbubendorfer@goldhydrogen.com.au |
Further details
| Primary location of student | CSIRO Kensington, 26 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington WA |
| Industry engagement component location | Gold Hydrogen, Unit 14 110 Eagle Street, Brisbane City QLD |
| Other locations | Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley WA |
| Ideal student skillset | An Honour’s or Master’s degree in a relevant related discipline including Geochemistry, Geology or Geosciences (or any equivalent qualifications) Basic knowledge of analytical techniques of rock characterisation Prior experience in experimental geochemistry (water-rock reactions) is preferred Some knowledge of geochemical modelling is encouraged but not mandatory |
| Application close date | Open until position filled |
| Apply | Curtin University |