credit – Pulsar Helium
Pulsar Helium, an American company, has made a significant discovery of a subterranean helium gas deposit. The find is described as ‘world-class’ and ‘mind-boggling,’ with potential impacts extending far beyond the party supply industry.

Helium, although the second most abundant gaseous element in the universe, is rare on Earth. A valuable deposit of this gas has been discovered in Babbit, Minnesota, making it one of the richest ever found.

This gas plays a crucial role in engineering and technology as an excellent coolant. It’s used in cooling rockets, nuclear power reactors, and medical imaging technology like MRI machines. As outlined in Shiran Genzi’s article for Bored Bat, helium production typically comes from nuclear fusion or skimming decaying radioactive material like uranium and thorium, aside from occasional underground deposits.

Recent surveys by Pulsar Helium indicate that the Babbit reservoir is larger than previously estimated. Maximum concentrations account for 14.5% of the total underground area, a significant finding considering a helium reservoir can be economically viable with just 0.3% concentration.

The helium gas is emerging at a rate of 821,000 cubic feet 23,250 cubic meters per day without the need for fracking. Pulsar Helium representatives called these results ‘world-class’ in a statement shared with Live Science earlier this month.

Other notable discoveries include a massive lithium deposit in Nevada and a large clean hydrogen gas reserve discovered by a French company.

Given the helium shortages experienced by developed countries, the Babbit reservoir could significantly alleviate the U.S. shortage.

Share this exciting news about Minnesota’s economic boon with your friends…

Source: Good News Network