RE: The Times Article6 Feb 2024 07:23
Here you go Ship
Helium One Global (BUY, TP 20p) –Successfully flowing helium to surface
In a very positive update, HE1 has confirmed the company has successfully completed all wireline logging and drill stem testing (DST) operations at Itumbula West-1 well, Tanzania. Importantly, the well flowed a high concentration of helium to surface from the basement, at a measured concentration up to 4.7% - equating to c.9,000x above background levels. In addition, the well flowed hydrogen to surface during basement testing, at a concentration of 2.2% hydrogen, >37,000x above background levels. Downhole fluid samples have been obtained from three separate well test intervals, in the basement and across the fault zones, all were analysed at surface in an onsite pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) laboratory and indicated the presence of elevated helium.
Our take: Today’s update represents a significant event for HE1 with results from the down hole well testing confirming the presence of a producing helium province in the Rukwa Rift Basin. Flowing helium to surface in high concentrations will be well received by investors ahead of further evaluation to determine commerciality. BUY.