RE: Tweet25 Nov 2025 13:23
Elix has secured a Xebec PSA processing plant with 50,000 Mcf/year capacity for just $500,000 β a bargain that reflects the companyβs opportunistic approach to capital deployment.
A membrane unit from Germany complements the PSA, providing a modular, scalable system that can expand as additional wells come online. The beauty of the modular design is that additional membranes can be installed to increase helium output while maintaining the same feed volume to the PSA module.
Site preparation is complete. The custom-built housing facility is finished. Wikota Design & Construction in Houston has assembled the PSA plant, and a Helix representative has inspected and approved it.
Mobilisation to site commenced in mid-October.
The final key component, the helium compressor unit, is scheduled for delivery in November 2025, with a two week installation and commissioning process to follow.
First helium production is now anticipated shortly, in either November or December. That is later than the initial summer 2025 target, but the delay appears to be standard procurement and logistics rather than technical issues.