Pulsar Helium Announces Helium-3 Discovery at Jetstream #1, Topaz Project, Minnesota

Executive Summary

• Pulsar Helium Inc. announced a landmark helium‑3 discovery at its Topaz Project (Jetstream #1 well) with sustained concentrations up to 14.5 ppb, among the highest naturally occurring levels ever reported in a terrestrial gas reservoir.
• The well also produced 7–8 % helium‑4, confirming a high‑grade helium resource; isotopic analysis shows a consistent ³He/⁴He ratio of ~0.09 Rₐ across all samples.
• Helium‑3 commands premium market prices (≈US$18.7 M per kg), positioning the Topaz Project as a potentially strategic supply source for fusion energy, quantum computing, neutron detection and national security applications.

Key Details

• Helium‑3 Concentration: 1.3 – 14.5 ppb in produced gas (lab‑verified).
• Helium‑4 Content: Sustained flow of 7–8 % helium‑4; peak wellhead flow ≈1.3 MMcf/d during August 2025 test.
• Isotopic Ratio: Consistent ³He/⁴He ≈0.09 Rₐ across all intervals, indicating a single homogeneous source.
• Analytical Verification: Results independently confirmed by Smart Gas Sciences (Ohio) and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (Massachusetts).
• Well Depths: Jetstream #1 TD = 5,100 ft (Jan 2025); Jetstream #2 TD = 5,638 ft (Feb 2025).
• Strategic Context: Helium‑3 levels comparable to lunar regolith averages (~4 ppb) and far exceed peer discoveries (sub‑ppb in Australia).
• Market Value Estimates: Helium‑3 ≈US$2,500 per liter (~US$18.7 M per kg); helium‑4 valued at standard market rates.
• Potential Applications: Fusion fuel (D‑³He), quantum computing cryogenics, ultra‑low temperature cooling, neutron detection for security and research.
• Future Plans: Early‑stage dialogue with technology partners on commercial-scale ³He/⁴He separation; multi‑well drilling campaign slated for early Oct 2025 to delineate reservoir extent.

Notable Quotes

“We are thrilled to announce this remarkable helium‑3 discovery… it positions Pulsar at the forefront of the helium industry not just as a supplier of conventional helium (helium‑4), but potentially as a supplier of helium‑3.” – Thomas Abraham‑James, President & CEO

All forward‑looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties detailed in the full release.