Vortex Energy's Robinson River abstract submitted

Executive Summary

• Vortex Energy Corp. announces that the University of Alberta has submitted an abstract for presentation at the 2026 Canadian Hydrogen Convention regarding the Robinson River Salt Dome project.
• The presentation will detail results from an ambient noise tomography (ANT) survey conducted to evaluate the site's suitability for underground hydrogen storage.
• Preliminary findings confirm the ability of ANT methods to image halite-rich sequences and impurity-bearing layers within the Codroy group evaporites, supporting the assessment of hydrogen containment potential in Atlantic Canada.

Key Details

• Event: Submission of abstract for the 2026 Canadian Hydrogen Convention.
• Presentation Date: April 21 and April 22, 2026.
• Location: Edmonton Convention Centre.
• Abstract Title: "Structure Assessment of the Robinson River Salt Dome for Hydrogen Storage."
• Research Team: Led by Dr. Hassan Dehghanpour (University of Alberta), in collaboration with Caur Technologies Inc. and Vortex Energy Corp.
• Technical Method: Passive-seismic imaging (ambient noise tomography) used to delineate the dome's internal structure and mechanical integrity.
• Technical Findings:
  • ANT methods successfully imaged halite-rich sequences.
  • Identified impurity-bearing layers within the Codroy group evaporites.
  • Results provide a foundation for assessing hydrogen containment potential.
• Project Context: The Robinson River project consists of 942 claims covering 23,500 hectares, located approximately 35 linear kilometres south of Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is prospective for both salt and hydrogen salt cavern storage.
• Qualified Person: Jared Suchan, PhD, PGeo, Vice-President of Exploration, reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content.
• Regulatory Reference: Technical report "Independent Technical Report on the Robinson River Salt Property" dated July 31, 2023, available under the company's profile at SEDAR+.
• Financial Support: Acknowledges financial support from the junior exploration assistance program, administered by the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Notable Quotes

• "We are proud to see our academic partners recognized on a national stage for advancing innovative, low-impact geophysical methods that align with Canada's growing clean energy goals. This abstract submission underscores the collaborative strength of industry and academia in developing Canada's first-generation hydrogen storage infrastructure." — Paul Sparkes, Chief Executive Officer of Vortex Energy.