Meeting growing global demand & bringing helium back to Australia.
Australia imports all of its Helium; we at Natural Helium Tasmania are changing this with advanced geophysics and manufacturing systems.
Projections indicate that global demand is expected to escalate from approximately 6 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per annum to between 8.5 and 10 Bcf per annum by 2030.
The demand for helium is rapidly rising due to its essential role in;
Medical/Healthcare (MRI Machines)
Cools superconducting magnets in MRI scanners to near absolute zero, enabling critical diagnostic imaging
Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing
Creates controlled atmospheres for fiber optic cable production and computer chip manufacturing, preventing contamination
Scientific Research & Space
Cools particle accelerators, telescopes, and rocket fuel systems; NASA uses it extensively for spacecraft pressurization
Welding & Industrial Applications
Provides inert shielding gas for arc welding, especially for materials like aluminum and stainless steel
Leak Detection & Testing
Its tiny molecular size makes it ideal for detecting leaks in air conditioning systems, pipelines, and aerospace components
Long term benefits, the environment and sustainability
While helium is cosmically abundant, terrestrial reserves are finite, primarily accumulated from the decay of thorium within the Earth's crust. The increasing demand, coupled with volatile supply chains, has underscored the need for sustainable sourcing.
Tasmania’s advantage…
Tasmania has a unique geological history with rich reserves of critical minerals and it is also home to "green helium" – helium sourced from non-hydrocarbon environments, thereby mitigating the carbon footprint associated with conventional extraction methods from oil and gas production. This shift towards cleaner extraction processes aligns with global environmental objectives and contributes to the long-term sustainability of supply in Australia.
We are working with world leading technology companies to carefully extract and process Natural Helium, bringing advanced manufacturing capability into Tasmania powered on renewable energy.