Pulsar Announces Positive Outcome from Seismic Survey at the Topaz Helium Project
Pulsar Helium has announced positive results from a 2D seismic sweep survey at its Topaz Helium Project in Minnesota. The survey identified a seismic reflector at the same depth as the helium-bearing zone from the Jetstream #1 appraisal well, which recorded North America's highest helium concentration of 14.5%. Additional reflectors were also observed at greater depths.
A more extensive 20.4km 2D seismic survey is scheduled for July to aid in the placement of further wells. Processed high-resolution airborne gravity gradiometry and magnetic data have been received for interpretation. An updated resource calculation by Sproule International is also expected this month.
CEO Thomas Abraham-James expressed optimism about the seismic data, which, combined with drilling and other geophysical data, will support their upcoming drilling program. The integration of these results will assist in planning for deepening Jetstream #1 and drilling new wells.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pulsar Helium Inc. (TSXV:PLSR & OTCQB:PSRHF) (“Pulsar” or the “Company”), the emerging multi project pure play helium development company, is pleased to provide an update on progress at its flagship
- 1.1 km (0.7 mi) long 2D seismic sweep survey shows a seismic reflector identified at the same depth as gas intersected in Jetstream #1 appraisal well, and additional reflectors observed at depth.
- Further 20.4km (12.7 mi) long 2D seismic line scheduled to commence in July to assist in the placement of step out wells from Jetstream #1 appraisal well, which flowed North America’s highest concentration of helium at
14.5% . - Processed infill high-resolution airborne gravity gradiometry and magnetic data received and ready for interpretation.
- Sproule International Ltd expected to publish an updated resource calculation in July.
Pulsar President & CEO, Thomas Abraham-James, commented: “We are delighted to receive this 2D seismic data, which demonstrates that the helium-bearing zone encountered in Topaz’s Jetstream #1 appraisal well is identifiable and that additional gas-bearing zones are likely at depth. This new data, alongside existing drilling, passive seismic, and gravity information, sets the stage for our upcoming drilling program where we plan to deepen Jetstream #1 and drill additional step-out wells. This is a busy period for us, as we also anticipate receiving the Topaz resource calculation from Sproule later this month.”
Interpretation of the 2D seismic sweep shows a seismic reflector# at a depth coincident with the helium-bearing zone intersected in Jetstream #1, and additional reflectors with similar characteristics at greater depth. The positive result highlights 2D seismic reflection as an efficient exploration tool and supports the larger 2D seismic survey scheduled for July as well as potential future 3D seismic surveys. The sweep line was 1.1km (0.7 mi) in length, in a N-S orientation, with receivers at 10m (33ft) interval, and located 150m (492ft) west of Jetstream #1.
A 20.4km (12.7 mi) long, east-west orientated 2D seismic line is scheduled to commence later in July. This will provide regional high-resolution data to complement the existing passive seismic and airborne gravity gradiometry (AGG) data. The combination of this data will be used to assist the placement of step out wells from Jetstream #1.
Pulsar has also received processed AGG, magnetic and Lidar data from an infill survey flown in May covering an area of 190km2 (118mi2) which is now ready for interpretation. When combined with the AGG data acquired in 2022, the survey has a combined resolution of 150m (492ft) line spacing. AGG is an industry-leading geophysical technique for mapping geological units and structure.
Resource Calculation
All technical data for Topaz has been transferred to Sproule International Ltd, which is expected to publish an updated resource calculation in July.
* In the State of Minnesota, the regulatory term is ‘exploratory boring’.
# A seismic reflector is an interface between subsurface layers with contrasting acoustic impedances that reflects a portion of seismic wave energy back to the surface, allowing geophysicists to image and interpret subsurface structures.
About Pulsar Helium Inc.
Pulsar Helium Inc. is a publicly traded company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange with the ticker PLSR and on the OTCQB with the ticker PSRHF. Pulsar’s portfolio consists of its flagship Topaz helium project in Minnesota, USA, that has been drilled and flowed up to
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