Latest Helium Production News

Blue Star Helium has wrapped up its 2025 Galactica drilling campaign with strong results from six wells, setting the stage for commercial helium production in the second half of 2025.

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources has upheld Renergen’s helium extraction rights at the Virginia Gas Project, rejecting an appeal from Springbok Solar and securing the company’s production future.

HyTerra Limited has reported exceptional hydrogen and helium concentrations from its Sue Duroche 3 well in Kansas, marking a significant milestone in natural gas exploration and clean energy potential.

A landmark High Court ruling in South Africa exempts upstream petroleum activities from the Gas Act, easing regulatory burdens for companies like Renergen and Tetra4.

D3 Energy’s latest quarterly report reveals a promising new helium production province at its ER315 permit, alongside expanded exploration permits and preparations for a key Production Right application.

Blue Star Helium has reported strong flow test results from its Bubba State 3 well in Lincoln County, Colorado, confirming helium concentrations around 2.01% and robust production rates that support further development.

Renergen Limited reported a near doubling of revenue driven by increased LNG production and prices, yet its loss after tax more than doubled due to commissioning costs and higher depreciation. The company has begun commercial liquid helium sales and is navigating funding challenges and ongoing litigation.

Blue Star Helium has commenced drilling the Jackson 2 well at its Galactica helium project in Colorado, marking a key step in its ongoing development program. The well is progressing towards the Lyons Formation target with plans for flow testing and production tie-in.

Blue Star Helium has reported robust flow rates from multiple development wells and received permitting approval for a helium and CO2 processing plant, advancing its path to first production in H1 2025.

Blue Star Helium has secured strategic helium and oil and gas assets in Colorado, partnered with Helium One to fund drilling, and raised A$3 million, positioning itself for production growth in 2025.