Natural gas reservoirs in the US contain an estimated 306 billion cubic feet of recoverable helium.
That’s according to a new report released today (28th Sep) from the US Geological Survey (USGS) which highlights the US’ leading role in the marketplace, having produced approximately 44% of the total global helium production in 2020.
Unveiling some promising statistics, the USGS publication marks its first-ever estimate.
On the release, Sarah Ryker, USGS Associate Director for Energy and Mineral Resources, said, “The helium assessment is a perfect application of our long-standing research on geologic reservoirs ranging from natural gas resources to carbon dioxide storage potential.”
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