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PureWave Hydrogen is a Colorado-based company dedicated to the discovery and development of natural hydrogen resources across North America. Natural hydrogen, also known as "white" hydrogen, is a clean and renewable energy source produced from geologic processes, offering a sustainable alternative without emitting greenhouse gases or pollutants. It holds immense potential for powering vehicles, generating electricity, and producing chemicals.
Our Mission
At PureWave Hydrogen, we specialize in the exploration and commercialization of natural hydrogen gas deposits. Unlike man-made hydrogen, natural hydrogen does not require energy-intensive production methods, leading to lower production costs and significantly reduced carbon emissions.
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Advanced Technology and Expertise
Leveraging advanced technology, proprietary data, and a highly skilled team, PureWave Hydrogen is committed to sourcing hydrogen in a clean, continuous, and cost-effective manner. Our innovative approach addresses traditional barriers to hydrogen adoption, positioning us as a key player in U.S. decarbonization efforts and the global transition to cleaner energy.
Active Exploration and Industry Leadership
Currently, we are actively engaged in exploring and assessing assets that have the potential to make a substantial impact on the energy landscape. As the geologic hydrogen industry evolves, our data-driven strategy aims to lead the discovery and development of natural hydrogen resources throughout North America.
Vision for the Future
PureWave Hydrogen believes that natural hydrogen has the power to revolutionize the energy sector and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Our exploration efforts span various regions of the United States and Canada, including the midcontinent rift system. By utilizing advanced geospatial data and tools, we identify promising locations and evaluate the economic feasibility of extracting and utilizing natural hydrogen.
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Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability
We are dedicated to advancing the science and technology of natural hydrogen exploration and production. Collaboration is at the core of our approach; we work with leading researchers, industry partners, and government agencies to share knowledge and expertise. Moreover, we are committed to creating positive social and environmental impacts by supporting local communities, protecting biodiversity, and promoting green innovation.
Partnership with Snowfox Discovery
Snowfox's unique offering combines a world-leading understanding of the science behind the natural hydrogen system with decades of exploration experience. Snowfox Discovery is a spinout from Durham and Oxford Universities with early-stage funding from Oxford science Enterprises. Co-founded by leading academics, experienced explorers and technology experts to unlock the potential of natural hydrogen for a net zero future. Snowfox Discovery is an exploration company with scientific endeavour at its heart, building sector-defining technology, with an aspiration to have a significant impact.
Partnership with University of Wyoming - Hydrogen Energy Research Centre
The Hydrogen Energy Research Center (H2ERC) at the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources focuses on all forms of clean hydrogen with: low-cost coal via gasification, massive natural gas resources via methane reforming, and relatively high-capacity wind energy via electrolysis, as well as potential for solar, nuclear, and more.
Meet the Team
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Anthony Zelen
Anthony Zelen has over 25 years of experience in finance, investor relations, start-ups and corporate development. Mr. Zelen was previously a director of First Hydrogen Corp. He has served as a director and officer for a number of public companies listed both in the United States and Canada in roles relating to investor relations, public relations, financing and strategic marketing for companies in the technology, mining and oil and gas sectors. Mr. Zelen received an undergraduate degree from Simon Fraser University.
Robert B. Price
Robert B. Price has an extensive background in energy, real estate, and manufacturing. He has held positions such as Vice President and Trust Officer at First National Bank and Trust Company of Tulsa (now J.P. Morgan Chase Bank) and managed Brooks Energy Company, specializing in oil, natural gas, and helium. Price recently sold a significant stake in a New Mexico hydrogen electrical generation business to Tallgrass Energy, backed by Blackstone group. He also owned S&R Compression, a natural gas compressor manufacturing and rental company. As Chairman and CEO of Highlands Natural Resources, he focused on oil and gas wells in Colorado's DJ Basin. Price founded Zeledyne, acquiring Ford Motor Company’s Glass division, and led Total Helium, partnering with Linde for helium production and storage. Additionally, he is a partner in LN Energy, involved in a major natural gas project in Italy.
In public service, Price was a member of the U.S. Department of Interior’s Royalty Policy Committee and served on the board of Tulsa Technology Center and Colorado’s Economic Development Commission. He holds a B.A. from the University of Colorado at Denver and a J.D. from the University of Tulsa.
Raymond Wladichuk, P.Geo
Raymond Wladichuk, P.Geo., a British Columbia registered Professional Geoscientist, has been involved in the junior mining industry since 2011. He is a technical and managerial consultant in the natural resource, engineering, and construction industries and has held executive and director positions for a number of publicly traded exploration companies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences and a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Simon Fraser University.
Bruce Nurse
Bruce Nurse is a noted expert in corporate development and capital markets with over 25 years of experience, specializing in strategic planning, execution, financing, and marketing of start-ups and oil and gas exploration companies. His professional journey is marked by a diverse portfolio, including significant roles in both private and public sectors. Notably, Mr. Nurse was instrumental in supporting an energy transition company with an initial private financing and through a direct IPO onto Nasdaq, successfully raising over US$50 million to date. Mr. Nurse possesses a broad skill set that includes private and secondary transactions, pre-IPO dealings, business development, oil and gas financing, and investor relations.
Aaron Mattson
Aaron is the founder of Mattson Consulting Group (MCG), the first consulting firm dedicated exclusively to natural (white) hydrogen. With over 15 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, strategic business development, and a deep background in industrial services and the oil and gas sector. Aaron's ability to aggregate scientific and market research into actionable insights, combined with his adeptness in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership, ensures that clients benefit from a holistic and informed approach to natural hydrogen development.
Mark Frascogna
Mr. Frascogna is an energy professional and investor with more than 35 years of experience in the US and abroad. Mr. Frascogna experience includes working with large public corporations such as Forest Oil and Calpine, as well as startup companies in which he either served as an officer or director. Initiatives of particular note include: serving as VP of a Nasdaq listed company; forming bid groups consisting of Enron and Intermountain Industries to bid on Hungarian gas privatization assets; first investment in the Italian gas distribution network by an American company; managing portfolios of energy assets in Europe for American companies; bidding on numerous energy assets abroad, including state owned assets in Brazil and Italy worth over $1 billion; and permitting sites in the US and abroad for renewable energy developments. He currently serves as CEO and director of LNEnergy Ltd., a privately held UK company that holds controlling interests in the largest onshore undeveloped gas field in Western Europe.
Mr.Frascogna holds an undergraduate degree in Business and a Master’s in International Management; and is fluent in English and Italian.
Cat Campbell
Cat Campbell is an exploration geologist with a background in geochemistry and petroleum studies. In her nearly 20-year career, Cat has generated prospects around the globe for energy companies while participating in cutting edge research resulting in several publications and technical accolades. As past president of the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists and the Rocky Mountain Section of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, a regular visitor to local schools, as well as countless other volunteer roles, Cat strongly supports the geoscience community.
She received her BA in Environmental Science from Connecticut College followed by her MS in Geology from the University of Wyoming.
Matthew W. Bauer, PG
Matthew W. Bauer, PG is a quantitative geologist with 20 years of experience in the energy and environmental industries. Specializing in the utilization of modern spatial data analytics, he has developed software for database development, energy exploration, mineral rights management, workflow automation, as well as cash flow projections for conventional and renewable energy assets. Being a believer in giving back to his community he is involved in several projects that promote python programming literacy for geoscientists, including the Earth Resource Data Science program at Colorado School of Mines where he is an Affiliate Faculty Member of the Department of Geology and Geologic Engineering. He is also the current President Elect of the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists.
He received his MS in Geology from the Colorado School of Mines and his BS in Geology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Daniel Jaouiche
Daniel Jaouiche has over 30 years of experience in energy strategy and M&A. Corporate development leadership roles with leading Fortune 500 energy companies and senior advisor with blue-chip consulting firms. Experience through the full cycle of transactions with deal sizes to over $100B and across the full energy value chain focusing on Energy Transition including green hydrogen and ammonia. Global professional with work experience across five continents in five languages.
Ryan Herz-Thyhsen, Ph.D.
Ryan Herz-Thyhsen is a geologist with expertise in geochemistry and oil and gas development. Prior to joining the PureWave Hydrogen team, Ryan was a geologist for Enerplus Resources where he worked to evaluate and develop resource plays in onshore basins of the United States. Ryan obtained a Ph.D. in Geoscience from the University of Wyoming and a BS in Geology from Haverford College in Pennsylvania. He has received multiple awards for his research including an award by the Department of Energy for his work on water-rock interaction during metasomatic processes. Throughout his career, Ryan's focus on the energy-climate-water nexus has motivated him to develop sustainable energy solutions.
Matt Silverman
Mr. Silverman has over 45 years’ experience in petroleum exploration and production. His efforts have been successful in finding and developing oil and natural gas reserves in Europe, Asia, and the western United States. From 2001 to 2023, Mr. Silverman was responsible for exploration new ventures and special projects with Robert L. Bayless, Producer LLC, a private oil and gas company that is active in the Central and Southern Rocky Mountains regions.
As Exploration Manager of Bayless’s affiliate Sweetpea Petroleum, he directed the company's efforts to explore for oil and gas in the Beetaloo Basin, Northern Territory, Australia. Mr. Silverman was responsible for geologic, seismic, and environmental studies, as well as negotiations and approvals on a 7-million-acre block there. Drilling on these and offsetting permits in Australia by several operators has demonstrated the potential of a world-class hydrocarbon province. The principal objectives in the active drilling program in this highly promising frontier area are unconventional Mesoproterozoic shale-gas reservoirs.
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