Vortex Energy Announces Key Insights from Core Logging and Analysis at Robinsons River Salt Project
Vortex Energy Corp. (CSE: VRTX | OTC: VTECF) has completed core logging and preliminary analysis of samples from Well VW231 at the Robinsons River Salt Project in Newfoundland. The study, conducted with the University of Alberta, evaluated the site's potential for underground hydrogen storage (UHS).
The analysis of samples from the 608-meter well revealed favorable characteristics for hydrogen storage, including:
- Excellent sealing capabilities in overlying gypsum and mudstone layers
- No vertical or horizontal fractures, confirming structural integrity
- Average of 20% insoluble material in halite layers
- Presence of rare minerals and bitumen indicating complex geological history
The company plans to conduct advanced testing, including fluid inclusion analysis and hydrogen-mineral interaction experiments, to further validate the site's safety and effectiveness for UHS.
Vortex Energy Corp. (CSE: VRTX | OTC: VTECF) ha completato la registrazione del nucleo e l'analisi preliminare dei campioni dal pozzo VW231 nel Progetto Salino di Robinsons River nel Newfoundland. Lo studio, condotto in collaborazione con l'Università dell'Alberta, ha valutato il potenziale del sito per lo stoccaggio sotterraneo di idrogeno (UHS).
L'analisi dei campioni del pozzo di 608 metri ha rivelato caratteristiche favorevoli per lo stoccaggio di idrogeno, tra cui:
- Eccellenti capacità di sigillatura nelle sovrastanti membrane di gesso e argillosa
- Assenza di fratture verticali o orizzontali, confermando l'integrità strutturale
- Media del 20% di materiale insolubile nelle strati di halite
- Presenza di minerali rari e bitume che indicano una complessa storia geologica
La società prevede di effettuare test avanzati, inclusa l'analisi delle inclusioni fluide e esperimenti di interazione idrogeno-minerale, per ulteriore convalida della sicurezza e dell'efficacia del sito per lo UHS.
Vortex Energy Corp. (CSE: VRTX | OTC: VTECF) ha completado el registro del núcleo y el análisis preliminar de muestras del pozo VW231 en el Proyecto Salino de Robinsons River en Newfoundland. El estudio, realizado en colaboración con la Universidad de Alberta, evaluó el potencial del sitio para el almacenamiento subterráneo de hidrógeno (UHS).
El análisis de las muestras del pozo de 608 metros reveló características favorables para el almacenamiento de hidrógeno, incluyendo:
- Excelentes capacidades de sellado en las capas superiores de yeso y piedra de arcilla
- Ausencia de fracturas verticales u horizontales, confirmando la integridad estructural
- Promedio del 20% de material insoluble en las capas de halita
- Presencia de minerales raros y betún que indican una compleja historia geológica
La empresa planea realizar pruebas avanzadas, incluyendo análisis de inclusiones de fluidos y experimentos de interacción hidrógeno-mineral, para validar aún más la seguridad y eficacia del sitio para el UHS.
Vortex Energy Corp. (CSE: VRTX | OTC: VTECF)는 뉴펀들랜드의 로빈슨스 리버 소금 프로젝트에 있는 VW231 우물에서의 샘플에 대한 코어 로그 및 초기 분석을 완료했습니다. 앨버타 대학교와 함께 진행된 이 연구는 지하 수소 저장(UHS)을 위한 사이트의 잠재력을 평가했습니다.
608미터 깊이의 우물에서의 샘플 분석 결과, 수소 저장을 위한 유리한 특성이 확인되었습니다. 여기에는:
- 과도한 석고 및 점토층에서의 탁월한 밀폐 능력
- 수직 또는 수평 균열 없음으로 구조적 무결성 확인
- 염화나트륨 층에서의 평균 20% 불용성 물질
- 복잡한 지질학적 역사를 나타내는 드문 광물 및 비트멘의 존재
회사는 UHS에 대한 안전성과 효과를 추가로 검증하기 위해 유체 포획 분석 및 수소-광물 상호 작용 실험을 포함한 고급 테스트를 수행할 계획입니다.
Vortex Energy Corp. (CSE: VRTX | OTC: VTECF) a terminé l'enregistrement du noyau et l'analyse préliminaire des échantillons du puits VW231 dans le projet de sel de Robinsons River à Terre-Neuve. L'étude, réalisée en collaboration avec l'Université de l'Alberta, a évalué le potentiel du site pour le stockage souterrain d'hydrogène (UHS).
L'analyse des échantillons du puits de 608 mètres a révélé des caractéristiques favorables pour le stockage d'hydrogène, notamment :
- Excellentes capacités d'étanchéité dans les couches supérieures de gypse et de pierre à argile
- Aucune fracture verticale ou horizontale, confirmant l'intégrité structurelle
- Moyenne de 20% de matériau insoluble dans les couches de halite
- Présence de minéraux rares et de bitume indiquant une histoire géologique complexe
La société prévoit de procéder à des tests avancés, y compris l'analyse des inclusions fluides et des expériences d'interaction hydrogène-minéral, afin de valider davantage la sécurité et l'efficacité du site pour l'UHS.
Vortex Energy Corp. (CSE: VRTX | OTC: VTECF) hat die Kernaufzeichnung und die vorläufige Analyse von Proben aus dem Bohrloch VW231 im Robinsons River Salinenprojekt in Neufundland abgeschlossen. Die Studie, die in Zusammenarbeit mit der Universität Alberta durchgeführt wurde, bewertete das Potenzial des Standorts für die unterirdische Wasserstoffspeicherung (UHS).
Die Analyse der Proben aus dem 608 Meter tiefen Bohrloch offenbarte günstige Eigenschaften für die Wasserstoffspeicherung, einschließlich:
- Hervorragende Dichtfähigkeit in überlagernden Gips- und Tongesteinschichten
- Keine vertikalen oder horizontalen Risse, die die strukturelle Integrität bestätigen
- Ein durchschnittlicher Anteil von 20% unlöslichem Material in den Halit-Lagen
- Vorkommen seltener Mineralien und Bitumen, die auf eine komplexe geologische Geschichte hinweisen
Das Unternehmen plant, fortgeschrittene Tests durchzuführen, einschließlich der Analyse von Fluideinschlüssen und Experimenten zur Wechselwirkung zwischen Wasserstoff und Mineralien, um die Sicherheit und Effektivität des Standorts für die UHS weiter zu validieren.
- Core analysis confirms geological suitability for underground hydrogen storage
- Well samples show excellent sealing capabilities essential for hydrogen containment
- No fractures detected, indicating strong structural integrity
- Successful completion of initial geological assessment phase
- Well VW231 terminated before reaching pure halite reservoir
- 20% insoluble material presence in halite layers may affect storage capacity
Core Analysis Highlights Key Geological Features Supporting Hydrogen Storage Potential at Robinsons River Salt Project
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vortex Energy Corp. (CSE: VRTX | OTC: VTECF | FRA: AA3) (“Vortex” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the completion of core logging and preliminary analysis of samples from Well VW231, part of the Robinsons River Salt Project (“The Project”) in Newfoundland. This study was conducted in collaboration with Dr. Hassan Dehghanpour and his research team at the University of Alberta under an NSERC Alliance research partnership, the findings highlight the geological suitability of the site for underground hydrogen storage (UHS).
The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of using the salt dome within the Robinsons River Formation for hydrogen storage. This involved assessing the structural integrity of the dome, the sealing capacity of the overlying rock layers, and the potential geochemical interactions between the salt formation and stored hydrogen. Samples were collected from Well VW231, which was drilled to a depth of 608 meters, terminating in the salt rock layer before encountering the pure halite reservoir. The samples were analyzed using advanced techniques, including:
- Thin Section Microscopy: Provided detailed insights into mineral grain morphology and depositional history.
- X-Ray Diffraction (XRD): Identified the mineral composition and confirmed halite as the dominant phase.
- Raman Spectroscopy: Differentiated between key minerals such as gypsum and anhydrite and detected organic material, including bitumen.
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): Analyzed microstructures, revealing impurities such as potash and carbonates within the halite matrix.
- Insoluble Mineral Testing: Quantified impurity levels, showing an average of
20% insoluble material in the halite layers.
The analysis revealed that the overlying gypsum and mixed mudstone layers, composed primarily of insoluble minerals, exhibit excellent sealing capabilities essential for hydrogen containment. Core samples showed no vertical or horizontal fractures, affirming the structural integrity of the caprock and its ability to prevent gas leakage. Additionally, rare minerals such as clinoatacamite and antarcticite were identified, shedding light on the site's complex geochemical evolution. The presence of bitumen within the halite layers further indicates a rich depositional history and potential for hydrocarbon preservation.
"The preliminary results provide valuable insights into the geological suitability of the Project for underground hydrogen storage," said Paul Sparkes, CEO of Vortex Energy Corp. "These findings represent an important step in assessing the site’s potential and addressing the technical requirements for safe and efficient storage."
Next Steps
Vortex Energy is preparing for advanced testing, including fluid inclusion analysis and experiments to evaluate the interaction of hydrogen with minerals under varying temperature and pressure conditions. These efforts aim to refine the geological model and confirm the site’s safety and effectiveness for UHS. The Project is an essential part of Vortex Energy’s commitment to advancing innovative, sustainable energy solutions. Collaborations with academic partners, such as the University of Alberta, ensure that cutting-edge research drives the project forward.
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed, verified, and approved by Jared Suchan, Ph.D., P.Geo., Technical Advisor to the Company, and a “Qualified Person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Verification included reviewing the detailed report, attending a presentation on the findings, and addressing any questions directly with the report author to ensure accuracy and reliability.
About Vortex Energy Corp.
Vortex Energy Corp. is an exploration stage company engaged principally in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in North America. The Company is currently advancing its Robinsons River Salt Project comprised of a total of 942 claims covering 23,500 hectares located approximately 35 linear kms south of the town of Stephenville in the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador. The Robinsons River Salt Project is prospective for both salt and hydrogen salt cavern storage. The Company is also evaluating technologies to efficiently store hydrogen or energy in salt caverns. The Company is also currently advancing its Fire Eye Uranium Property in the Athabasca Basin, a region globally renowned for its uranium deposits.
For further information, investors are encouraged to review the Company’s filings available at www.sedar.com.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Paul Sparkes
CEO, Vortex Energy Corp.
+1 (778) 819-0164
info@vortexenergycorp.com
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Although forward-looking information is based on the reasonable assumptions of the Company’s management, there can be no assurance that any forward-looking information will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors include, among other things, the risk that exploration at the Project does not proceed in the manner and on the timeline currently contemplated, or at all; risks inherent in the exploration and development of mineral deposits, including risks relating to receiving requisite permits and approvals, changes in project parameters or delays as plans continue to be redefined, that mineral exploration is inherently uncertain and that the results of mineral exploration may not be indicative of the actual geology or mineralization of a project; and that mineral exploration may be unsuccessful or fail to achieve the results anticipated by the Company, including as a result of factors beyond the Company’s control, such as geological conditions. The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The foregoing statements expressly qualify any forward-looking information contained herein.
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