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MAX Power Ramps Up Next Phase for Lawson Natural Hydrogen Discovery and Broader Genesis Trend Strategy

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Feb 17, 2026 · 07:30 MAXX · 1.13 Max Power Mining Corp.
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Executive Summary

  • MAX Power announced acceleration of its Lawson Natural Hydrogen Discovery program, including a 47‑sq km 3D seismic acquisition slated to start the week of Feb 23 2026.
  • Over 80 additional structures of interest have been identified along the 475‑km Genesis Trend, positioning the project for a basin‑scale natural hydrogen play and potential commercial evaluation.
  • The company is engaging multiple strategic partners and end‑users, and is advancing analytical work (porosity/permeability testing, isotopic analysis) to support a preliminary resource estimate and confirmatory well drilling.

Key Details

  • 3D Seismic Survey: Contracted to Tetra Tech; 47 sq km area at Lawson; all permits secured; field operations begin week of Feb 23 2026.
  • Analytical Programs: Porosity & permeability analysis underway at AGAT Laboratories (Calgary); isotopic analyses at University of Windsor.
  • Resource Modeling: Integration of core data and 3D seismic to produce a preliminary natural hydrogen resource estimate and locate optimal confirmatory well site.
  • Additional Structures: ≥80 prospective structures identified on Genesis Trend (e.g., Radville, Lucky Lake) slated for inclusion in the 2026 multi‑well drill program; 2D trade seismic data being acquired and fed into AI‑assisted MAXX LEMI platform for targeting.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Ongoing discussions with multiple potential end‑users interested in sourcing natural hydrogen from Genesis Trend if commercial viability is demonstrated.
  • Industrial Corridor Proximity: The Regina‑Moose Jaw Industrial Corridor runs adjacent to the trend, offering a ready market for clean energy and industrial applications.
  • CEO Comment (Ran Narayanasamy): Emphasized “months to molecules” strategy, repeatability & scalability of Genesis, and its potential as a nation‑building clean‑energy project for Canada.
  • Chief Geoscientist Comment (Steve Halabura): Confirmed five‑element system model (source rocks, migration pathways, reservoirs, traps, seals) validated by Lawson discovery; highlighted western edge of Prairie Evaporite as key trap/seal component.

Notable Quotes

“We are moving rapidly at Lawson with an aggressive ‘months to molecules’ strategy targeting commercial validation.” – Ran Narayanasamy, CEO

“The Lawson Discovery validates our five‑element system model for Natural Hydrogen deposits…” – Steve Halabura, Chief Geoscientist

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