Blue Star Helium Limited (ASX:BNL, OTCQB:BSNLF) (Blue Star or the Company) provides an update on progress at its maiden Voyager helium development in Las Animas County, Colorado.
Highlights
Blue Star has selected a drilling contractor to commence the development well drilling program for its maiden helium project at the high-grade Voyager discovery (BBB#1 8.8% helium; see BNL ASX release dated 17 November 2021).
Drilling is scheduled to commence during August and is planned to initially encompass three wells. These three wells are planned to be the approved BBB 33#1 and 34#1 helium development wells, as well as an exploratory well on the southern side of the interpreted crest designed to test the area of the new OGDP application.
Drilling of the wells is set to include flow and pressure testing in preparation for Voyager production activities (while noting that the exploratory well will not be capable of being a producer).
Four additional well applications submitted
The Company recently submitted its next Oil and Gas Development Plan (OGDP) for the development of the Voyager prospect to the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). This second OGDP comprises four additional helium development well drilling locations, which are depicted in Figure 1. The draft OGDP was amended down from the original five planned wells because of a delay in counterparty return of a negotiated signed mineral lease. This location will be the subject of a future OGDP submission as part of the Phase 2 development drilling.
A pre-submission review of this new OGDP has been completed with the COGCC. No issues were identified in this preliminary review.
The COGCC also recently advised operators that it is implementing a revised permitting process which is designed to shorten the time between application submission and approval hearing to 4.5 months or less.
These four new development well locations, together with BBB 33#1 and 34#1, are expected to deliver a robust inventory of permitted wells from which to select the initial 2-4 production wells to deliver targeted nameplate helium output at Voyager.
Figure 1: Voyager helium development planned well locations
Helium processing facility commercial discussions
Blue Star’s discussions with a mid-stream company for the supply and operation of a helium processing facility at Voyager (see BNL ASX release dated 11 April 2023) are nearing completion and the contract documentation is now in agreed form. The mid-stream company has advised that its technical due diligence is substantially complete and, subject to final sign off, it expects to execute the documentation shortly.
The mid-stream company has also confirmed Q4 delivery, installation and commissioning of the facility. Accordingly, Blue Star remains on track for first helium production and sales from Voyager during Q4 CY2023.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Following the recent successful free-flowing test on the Lorelle Sandstone, Elixir advises that this key formation has now been successfully stimulated. The zone was flowed back overnight to clean out the stage, and again flowed gas to surface with slugs of proppant debris and stimulation fluid as expected.
Gas flow from Stage 1 Lorelle Sandstone post stimulation
Data acquired during the Lorelle Sandstone flow periods has been used to predict the initial gas flow rate and ultimate recovery for each well from this lowermost zone. Elixir’s technical and economic modelling1 indicates the Lorelle Sandstone alone could produce a commercial flow rate of gas, with the breakeven commercial initial flowrate being estimated at 2.5 million cubic feet per day1.
This commerciality threshold is strongly underpinned by the location of the Grandis Project only a few tens of kilometres from: gas pipeline infrastructure connecting to domestic and international gas markets; existing and proposed local gas-fired power stations; a commercial gas hub into which spot sales can be made at high gas prices; etc. Accordingly, plans for a staged development are already underway, including engaging with gas offtakers with interests in the region.
Since the stimulation and flow-back of the Lorelle Sandstone, Elixir has sustained a number of logistical and other operational delays. After successfully isolating the Lorelle Sandstone with a bridge plug to proceed with the next stimulation stage, the setting mechanism became lodged in the hole requiring remedial activity. This delay has resulted in the full stimulation program not being able to be completed before the hard deadline for certain equipment to leave the site to meet commitments with another operator.
Stimulation equipment on location at Daydream-2
Accordingly, Elixir has demobilized at Daydream-2 and will re-commence the stimulation program in a month or so. This will ensure that the program can be executed as planned and there are no negatives for the ultimate program except for this time delay. Negotiations with the relevant sub- contractors are in hand and a more precise timetable is expected to be finalized shortly.
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Helium Evolution Incorporated (TSXV:HEVI) (" HEVI " or the " Company "), a Canadian-based helium exploration company focused on developing assets in southern Saskatchewan, today announced the filing of the Company's annual financial statements and associated management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the " Annual Report ").
Complete details of the Annual Report are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, and on HEVI's website .
Three Months and Year Ended December 31, 2023 Highlights:
| Three months ended | Year ended | |||
| Tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share and per share amounts | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 |
| Financial | ||||
| Net loss | 1,719 | 520 | 2,953 | 7,363 |
| Net loss per share, basic and diluted | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.09 |
| Cash | 6,330 | 9,128 | 6,330 | 9,128 |
| Working capital | 5,743 | 10,236 | 5,743 | 10,236 |
| Total assets | 11,639 | 13,022 | 11,639 | 13,022 |
| Total liabilities | 872 | 226 | 872 | 226 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding | 96,033,974 | 96,033,974 | ||
| Basic and diluted 1 | 96,033,974 | 78,397,100 | ||
| 1 The weighted average number of common shares outstanding is not increased for outstanding stock options and warrants when the effect is anti-dilutive. |
During the year ended December 31, 2023, HEVI continued to execute on its focused strategy of developing the Company's 5.6 million acres of helium rights in southern Saskatchewan and advancing its ultimate goal of producing and selling helium, generating cash flow and driving positive returns for shareholders. HEVI has remained committed to maintaining ongoing financial flexibility, demonstrated by a positive working capital position of $5.7 million at December 31, 2023, excluding $0.8 million of tubing and casing that was pre-purchased and not utilized.
Operations Update
Looking forward to the remainder of 2024 and into 2025 and as announced on April 2, 2024 , the Company is strategically planning to embark upon a drilling program in the Mankota area of Saskatchewan with its partner, North American Helium Inc. (" NAH "), building upon three existing helium discoveries in the region. HEVI and NAH are planning to drill up to nine joint development wells (the " New Wells ") which are expected to spud between Q3 2024 and Q2 2025, subject to surface and environmental restrictions. With HEVI's 20% working interest in the New Wells, the Company is positioned to capitalize on this strategic expansion.
Stay Connected to Helium Evolution
Shareholders and other parties interested in learning more about the Helium Evolution opportunity are encouraged to visit the Company's website, which includes the Company's current corporate presentation, and are invited to follow the Company on LinkedIn and X for ongoing corporate updates and helium industry information. Helium Evolution also provides an extensive, commissioned ‘deep-dive' research report prepared by a third party whose background includes serving as a research analyst for several bank-owned and independent investment dealers. In addition to recent media articles , HEVI maintains a profile on the Investing News Network platform, where further information, editorial pieces and industry reviews are available.
About Helium Evolution Incorporated
Helium Evolution is a Canadian-based helium exploration company holding the largest helium land rights position in North America among publicly traded companies, focused on developing assets in southern Saskatchewan. The Company has 5.6 million acres of land under permit near proven discoveries of economic helium concentrations which will support scaling the exploration and development efforts across its land base. HEVI's management and board are executing a differentiated strategy to become a leading supplier of sustainably-produced helium for the growing global helium market.
For further information, please contact:
| Greg Robb, President & CEO Kristi Kunec, CFO | Phone: 1-587-330-2459 Email: info@heliumevolution.ca Web: https:// www.heliumevolution.ca/ |
| Cindy Gray, Investor Relations | info@5qir.com | 1-403-705-5076 |
Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements." Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements, or developments in the industry to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "projects," "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will," "would," "may," "could" or "should" occur.
Forward-looking statements in this document include statements regarding the Company's expectations regarding the Company and/or NAH's exploration and drilling plans including the New Wells, the Company's expectations regarding scalable helium production from its land generally , the Company's expectations regarding recoverability of helium, the Company and/or NAH's ability to identify future exploration and drilling targets, the Company's ability to capitalize upon the New Wells, increasing shareholder value, the Company's ability to preserve capital, the drilling timeline for and success of any future Company and/or NAH drills, and other statements that are not historical facts. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others: the Company may be unsuccessful in drilling commercially productive wells; the Company and/or NAH may choose to defer, accelerate or abandon its drilling plans, including the New Wells; the Company and/or NAH may determine not to bring wells onto production; new laws or regulations and/or unforeseen events could adversely affect the Company's business and results of operations; stock markets have experienced volatility that often has been unrelated to the performance of companies and such volatility may adversely affect the price of the Company's securities regardless of its operating performance; risks generally associated with the exploration for and production of resources; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to expenses; constraint in the availability of services; commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations; adverse weather or break-up conditions; and uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures.
When relying on forward-looking statements and information to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and risks, other uncertainties and potential events. The Company has assumed that the material factors referred to in the previous paragraphs will not cause such forward-looking statements and information to differ materially from actual results or events. However, the list of these factors is not exhaustive and is subject to change and there can be no assurance that such assumptions will reflect the actual outcome of such items or factors. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. The Company does not intend, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Highlights
Figure 1 – Bonito prospect showing Top Zorritos reservoir contour and 76km2 trap closure
Technical Evaluation Agreement (TEA) LXXXVI - Offshore Oil and Gas Block (GLV 80% Working Interest)
During the March 2024 quarter, Global and US-based joint venture partner Jaguar Exploration Limited (Jaguar), continued the evaluation of their 4,585km2 Technical Evaluation Agreement (TEA or block) offshore Peru.
The block comprises over 3,800km2 of existing 3D seismic data and more than 7,000 line kilometres of 2D seismic. An aggregate of 1,000km2 of 3D seismic was selected during the quarter to undergo reprocessing and interpretation across three discrete highly prospective areas. Reprocessing will include pre-stack depth migration (PSDM) work across each of the three areas (Figure 2).
Figure 2 – Areas undergoing detailed seismic reprocessing and interpretation
The areas were selected following a review of the seismic data and other historical reports and information related to the TEA. Global identified more than twenty prospects and leads as detailed in the ASX release on 23 January 2024 of which three large scale oil and gas prospects, Bonito, Raya and Volador and one already discovered gas field, Piedra Redonda have been prioritised.
Piedra Redonda Gas Field
As part of the Company’s review of the Tumbes Basin, to identify areas in the TEA for additional studies including seismic repreocessing, the Piedra Redonda gas field, discovered in 1978 by the C-18X well, was reviewed.
The review of the Piedra Redonda gas field including a historical assesment contingent and prospective resource is detailed in the ASX release on 18 March 2024.
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