On October 23, 2024, at the International Hydrogen Energy Conference (IH2CON) in Moscow, Gazprom Hydrogen CEO K. Romanov made a notable announcement: Gazprom has begun exploring the potential for natural, or so-called white, hydrogen extraction in eastern Russia. Initial studies conducted at the Kovykta field in the Irkutsk region have already identified the presence of this rare and promising gas. What is the significance of this technology, and why is Gazprom investing in white hydrogen despite its complexity?