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Europe’s largest ever treasure could be lurking beneath the ocean

Last updated: 2025/10/02 at 5:38 PM

News Room Published 2 October 2025

Treasure looks different to different people. Some may hunt for pure gold, some say treasure is their relationships, and for others it may be tons of green hydrogen. For those who like the latter, they’re in luck, as the North Sea could have the potential to produce nearly 45,000 tons of it – yearly. So, why is it so valuable? (Picture: Getty)

Climate change is at the forefront – or should be – of governments’ minds around the world. Green hydrogen could hold a path toward a greener, more sustainable planet. If the energy is harnessed to its full potential, African In Space reports it could help power countless industries and vehicles, cutting harmful emissions and advancing Europe’s energy transition (Picture: Getty)

The North Sea has a few notable energy resources, particularly oil and natural gas. But its body of water, which has strong and consistent winds and relatively shallow waters, is a great place to create large-scale offshore wind farms. These farms could have the capacity to generate up to 300 gigawatts of electricity which could power millions of homes and produce green hydrogen (Picture: Getty)

Green hydrogen is hydrogen produced by splitting water into its component parts (hydrogen and oxygen) through electrolysis – and this is powered through exclusively renewable energy sources like solar or wind power. In this case, the power will come from wind turbines and it could revolutionise industries which are traditionally dependent on fossil fuels (Picture: Getty)

However, there are a few hurdles Europe has to overcome. One of these is the sheer amount of the upfront cost of building necessary infrastructure, especially offshore, as well as passing the bureaucratic red tape and a patchwork of regulations across different countries. But if these challenges could be overcome, then Europe could be a world leader in green hydrogen production (Picture: Getty)

There are some exciting technologies which are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with offshore energy, with one of the more notable ones being the Windcatcher system, a floating structure featuring multiple wind turbines arranged vertically like a wall. The idea is to capture more wind per square meter than traditional horizontal-axis turbines, which will increase both output and efficiency (Picture: Getty)

The system is engineered to withstand harsh offshore conditions while minimising the footprint on the ocean floor. And it has the added benefit of reducing maintenance costs, making it economically attractive over time (Picture: Getty)

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