London, UK – 20th February 2026 – Snowfox Discovery, a global leader in natural hydrogen exploration, and 39 Alpha Research, a non-profit world class computational and geochemical research organisation, have entered into astrategic partnership agreement. This collaboration unites Snowfox’s pioneeringexploration workflows with 39Alpha Research’s advanced thermodynamic modellingand simulation capabilities to accelerate the discovery of natural hydrogen atscale.
Under the partnership, Snowfox Discovery will integrate 39Alpha Research’s sector-leading expertise in modelling complex water-rock interactions, developed with the support of the U.S. Department of Energy’sARPA-E program and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA), into its proprietary exploration framework. This collaboration positions Snowfox Discovery at the forefront of the rapidly emerging geologic hydrogen sector, combining field-ready exploration strategy with cutting-edge computational science.
Daniel McMahon, CEO of Snowfox Discovery, commented:
"We are thrilled to partner with 39 Alpha Research aswe expand the boundaries of the hydrogen frontier. This collaboration represents a powerful synergy between Snowfox’s natural hydrogen exploration thought leadership and 39 Alpha’s peerless geochemical and computational capabilities. By incorporating their high-resolution geochemical modelling in to our core technologies and global evaluations, we are reinforcing Snowfox’s position as the technology lead in natural hydrogen. Together, we are building the differentiating capabilities required to identify, evaluate, and de-risk the next generation of clean energy resources."
Tucker Ely at 39Alpha Research added:
“We are delighted to work with Snowfox Discovery to advance the transition from carbon-based fuels toward clean, sustainable, naturally occurring hydrogen. Integrating our geochemical modelling expertise and chemical mapping capabilities with Snowfox's world-class natural hydrogen exploration workflows will revolutionise how natural systems are evaluated for hydrogen production potential and propel the industry forward, turning insight into discovery.”
The partnership builds on the momentum of Snowfox’s recent oversubscribed $30M Series A investment. The two organizations will now progress joint technical studies. These will leverage 39 Alpha’s unique geochemical capabilities and Snowfox’s global geological expertise to advance the understanding of the yields and controls on natural hydrogen generation fora diversity of different geologic scenarios.
About Snowfox Discovery
Snowfox Discovery is an independent exploration company dedicated to unlocking the potential of natural hydrogen for a low carbon future. Backed by leading energy, infrastructure and mining investors, Snowfox Discovery is focused on pioneering the exploration and development of natural hydrogen resources worldwide. (www.snowfoxdiscovery.com).
About 39 Alpha Research
39 Alpha Research is a scientific research nonprofit dedicated to pushing the boundaries of computational geoscience. Specializing in high-throughput computation and complex geochemical modelling,39 Alpha solves critical challenges in geologic hydrogen generation and carbon sequestration. The organization is a recipient of ARPA-E funding to advance the understanding and stimulation of geologic hydrogen systems. (https://www.39alpharesearch.org/).
