Subscribe to Newsletter
  • ACQUIRE
  • JAPAN ENERGY SUMMIT

logo

  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Resources
  • Trending
  • Business Insight
  • Events
  • Magazine
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Home
  • Home
  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Resources
  • Trending
  • Business Insight
  • Events
  • Magazine
  • Advertise
  • Contact

HyTerra launches exploration program for natural hydrogen and helium in Kansas

17 Mar, 2025
HyTerra set to launch major exploration program for natural hydrogen and helium in Kansas



HyTerra Limited (ASX: HYT) is set to commence a significant exploration program for natural hydrogen and helium at its Nemaha Project in Kansas, USA.

The company plans to begin drilling the first wells of its multi-well exploration program in April 2025, marking a crucial step in its 12-month work plan aimed at unlocking the potential of natural (white) hydrogen in the region.

Executive Director Benjamin Mee emphasised the importance of this campaign, stating: “This drilling campaign marks a major milestone for HyTerra as we leverage our significant lease position through a comprehensive staged exploration program targeting both hydrogen and helium gases.”

The Stage I exploration program will kick off with two back-to-back wells in April 2025, with the option to drill a third well at the company’s discretion.

HyTerra has secured well permits from the Kansas Corporation Commission for all potential well locations, allowing flexibility in selecting high-priority targets.

Simultaneously, HyTerra will conduct geophysical programs to support future wells planned for the second half of 2025.

These programs include:

  1. An airborne geophysical survey starting in March 2025, covering approximately 10,000-line kilometres.
  2. Seismic surveying, currently in the planning stages.

Murfin Drilling Company, based in Kansas, has been selected as the well operator and is preparing to commence final rig testing before mobilisation.

The primary objectives of the drilling program include obtaining key subsurface data for hydrogen and helium, such as mud gas samples, wireline logs, and reservoir characteristics.

The drilling program will follow a three-step process:

  1. Exploration Drilling: Using a conventional oil and gas rig modified for hydrogen work.
  2. Data Gathering: Conducting subsurface analysis to refine the geological model.
  3. Extended Production Testing: Based on initial results, assessing the potential for sustained hydrogen production.

HyTerra has partnered with New Resolution Geophysics to conduct a large-scale, high-resolution gravity and magnetic aerial survey within the Nemaha Project area.

The survey is expected to be completed in April 2025.

Additionally, the company has engaged Kansas-based Paragon Geophysical Services Inc. to assist with planning and acquiring seismic surveys in the project area.

The Nemaha Project, covering approximately 60,000 acres, is strategically located between Kansas City and Wichita, in the centre of a major industrial and manufacturing hub.

This positioning provides access to potential off-takers via existing railways, roads, and pipelines.

Historical exploration in the area has shown promising results, with some wells returning up to 92 per cent hydrogen and 3 per cent helium.

As the first ASX-listed company focused on white hydrogen, HyTerra’s exploration activities come at a critical time when there is increasing global interest in sustainable energy solutions.

The company’s progress in the Nemaha Project could potentially establish natural hydrogen as a viable low-carbon energy source.

Investors and industry observers will be closely monitoring the results of this exploration program, which could have significant implications for the future of clean energy production.

Related Articles

Connecting Hydrogen APAC 2025

Hydrogen Technology Conference & Expo

Hydrogen Technology Conference & Expo

Wood Mackenzie Hydrogen Conference

Wood Mackenzie Hydrogen Conference

Wood Mackenzie Hydrogen Conference 2024

Comments

Leave a comment Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Breaking

  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Resources
20 May

Snowy 2.0 workers strike over pay disparity

16 May

Long-duration batteries key to renewable reliability

16 May

Rural not-for-profits drive clean energy in regional Australia

13 May

NSW unveils 10 Central-West Orana renewables projects

13 May

Australia’s grid hits record 43 per cent renewables in 2025

13 May

ResiLoop drives Melbourne flooring waste recycling revolution

13 May

Melbourne housing growth exposes environmental crisis

08 May

NABERS SPI 2025 launches milestone

29 Apr

Salta achieves first 5-Star Green Star industrial milestone

28 Apr

GCCA launches world’s first low carbon ratings system

13 May

Queensland resources sector drives energy transition

08 May

Global energy mix shifts slowly toward fuel alternatives

08 May

Clean energy mineral rush fuels rights abuses

29 Apr

Mitsui invests $1b in US low-carbon ammonia project

24 Apr

Collie’s industrial transformation accelerates with major project milestones

  • BATTERY ASSET MANAGEMENT SUMMIT

Online Magazine

    Current Cover
  • Login
  • Subscribe

Subscribe

Subscribe to Newsletter

Our Titles

  • Share on Newsletter
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Twitter
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy
© Sage Media Group 2025 All Rights Reserved.
×
Authorization
  • Registration
 This feature has been disabled
 This feature has been disabled until further notice, however you may still register
×
Registration
  • Autorization
Register
* All fields required