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The U.S. Air Force is exploring the feasibility of geologic hydrogen as an energy resource near Malmstrom AFB, Montana, and McConnell AFB, Kansas, through a contract with Renaissance Philanthropy. This eight-month initiative will analyze production rates, infrastructure, and costs associated with geologic hydrogen, which forms through reactions between water and iron-rich rocks underground.

The study aims to establish geologic hydrogen as a cost-effective alternative to natural gas and diesel. Data will be gathered from commercial wells within 200 miles of each base. Renaissance Philanthropy is also issuing a Request for Information to engage industry and regulatory experts for insights on this initiative.