While its technology is most often used to drill for oil here on Earth, oil company BP has entered into an agreement with NASA that could see its technology used to drill for resources on the moon.
Recommended Videos “Both BP and NASA are custodians of deep technical expertise, working in extreme environments — whether that’s at the bottom of the ocean or on the moon,” said Giovanni Cristofoli, senior vice president of BP Solutions. “Sharing what we know with each other will help us solve complex engineering problems faster, meaning we can focus on keeping energy flowing safely and delivering higher margins with lower emissions.
The new agreement with BP could see further development on power options such as the use of hydrogen and regenerative fuel cells, plus the high-capacity batteries that are important for solar power to be used consistently, and nuclear options such as small fission systems.