In the sun, approximately 610 million tons of hydrogen fuse into about 606 million tons of helium every second. This process releases about 3.8 × 10²⁶ joules of energy per second – an amount of energy equivalent to the entire world’s energy demand for about 500,000 years, using humanity’s annual consumption as a benchmark. This cosmic fireworks display not only powers the sun’s light and heat but also provides a fascinating measure of the energy we use on Earth.
On our planet, however, helium is generated only in negligible quantities. Almost all of Earth’s helium originates from the radioactive decay of uranium and thorium within the Earth’s interior, releasing alpha particles that accumulate in natural gas deposits over millions of years. Other sources, such as cosmic radiation or artificial nuclear reactions, contribute only tiny fractions.
Historically, the U.S. Federal Helium Reserve in Amarillo, Texas, played a central role in global supply. Established in 1925, it stored billions of cubic meters of helium in an underground salt dome for airships, rocket programs, and high-tech applications. For decades, it covered a significant portion of global helium demand. However, with the Helium Privatization Act of 1996, the U.S. Congress initiated its sell-off, which was completed in 2021. Today, supply is predominantly secured by private producing countries such as Qatar, Algeria, and Russia, which significantly reduces the strategic resilience of the USA. Previously, the country could independently secure its own needs; today, supply heavily depends on global markets – a risk for critical industries such as MRI medicine, semiconductor production, or research projects.
Without helium, there would be no rocket launches, no magnetic resonance imaging in modern medicine, and no high technology like chip production. From the sun’s core to our high-tech world: helium uniquely connects cosmos, Earth, and technology.
New Helium Source in Minnesota: Pulsar Helium Unlocks First Primary Deposit
In Minnesota, entirely new perspectives are opening up for helium supply. The region possesses uranium- and thorium-rich rock formations that have produced helium over millions of years. Porous reservoir rocks, covered by a 500-meter-thick, dense volcanic caprock, ensured that the noble gas could accumulate over long periods and not escape. Unlike most known helium sources, which occur as a byproduct of natural gas extraction, Pulsar Helium’s Topaz Project in Minnesota is a primary helium deposit, formed directly from geological production. With the development by Pulsar Helium, the company aims to make such a deposit economically viable in the USA for the first time – a step that could strengthen supply security and strategic independence for the coveted noble gas.
At the same time, this pioneering position brings significant challenges: Only two wells currently exist, and extensive comparative data, like that from natural gas projects in Texas where small traces of helium – often less than 1% – are secondarily separated, are lacking. Furthermore, in Minnesota, there is neither gas production nor corresponding regulation. Despite strong political tailwinds, these factors have already led to delays, for example, in the flushing of the boreholes.
Record Values at Jetstream #1
A few days ago, Pulsar Helium (TSXV: PLSR, LSE: PLSR.L, FWB: Y3K.F, OTCQB: PSRHF) reported a successful flow test from the Jetstream #1 well: The gas flows naturally from the wellhead at approximately 2 bar pressure. Jetstream #1 was deepened to 1550 meters earlier this year and recently flushed. In parallel, Jetstream #2 was drilled to 1710 meters.
Particularly noteworthy are the measured helium concentrations in Jetstream #1: 10 to 14%, according to experts from the Edelgas Group, these are the highest values ever measured in the industry. For comparison: In Qatar’s large natural gas fields, the helium content is only 0.05%, which is approximately 200 to 280 times lower.
These exceptionally high concentrations could provide Pulsar Helium with a significant competitive advantage, especially given global shortages. At the same time, geological conditions, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks must be carefully examined to ensure sustainable and efficient extraction.
From our perspective, the company’s significance has not yet been recognized on the stock market. Helium is 100 times more valuable than natural gas! However, because no cluster of helium companies exists, the market is still struggling to value the company. We expect further details from the flow tests and the analysis of the gas composition in the coming weeks. Pulsar has indicated that, in addition to helium, CO2 could also become a valuable byproduct.
The topic aligns with the agenda of the Trump Administration, which focuses on resilient supply chains for strategic raw materials. Helium is undoubtedly of strategic importance. A secure, scalable helium supply from a US-owned primary source would be a game-changer for the USA. University Bank, Michigan, already provided Pulsar with a conditional financing commitment of USD 12.5 million last week. This week, the company initiated a financing round of approximately CAD 9 million. A preliminary resource estimate by the renowned engineering firm Sproule is expected in the fall, to be followed shortly by a feasibility study with economic data. Through its subsidiary Earthly Labs, the global company Chart Industry Inc., Georgia, is responsible for the engineering design and delivery of a customized gas processing plant for helium and CO2.
The future potential of Pulsar Helium’s Topaz Project likely lies in the wells that have not yet been drilled. Seismic data indicates that the gas-bearing rock layers extend for kilometers beneath a 500-meter-thick caprock. Pulsar’s license in Minnesota covers an area of approximately 17 km².
A YouTube Live Q&A with Pulsar Management will take place on August 25 at 5:00 PM. We cordially invite you to attend.
Be sure to register now for the live webinar with the Pulsar Helium CEO!
Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
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