Drill ready, world-class helium purities
INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY
A de-risked, drill-ready helium project.
Natural Helium Tasmania offers a uniquely de-risked, drill-ready helium opportunity—one of the world’s few granted pure-play helium projects located in the Southern Hemisphere, a region currently devoid of domestic supply.
The project is highly de-risked technically, backed by exclusive tenure in a stable Australian jurisdiction, complete land access agreements, certified prospective resources, 2D seismic, and extensive G&G datasets. Historical data from six wells on the permit includes two deep wells that successfully sampled commercial-grade helium concentrations, establishing a clear pathway to fast-tracked appraisal.
Beyond the core target, the site boasts a large exploration footprint with significant tangible upside, including secondary potential for Natural Hydrogen and Helium-3.
The project is spearheaded by a proven, highly experienced delivery team with over five years of dedicated helium and hydrogen research. Positioned at an ideal early-entry stage, Natural Helium Tasmania is strategically primed to address a structural global market shortage—where helium prices have surged by +8.1% annually since 2006 against supply growth of just +0.9%—delivering multiple avenues for high-value creation.
Traditional Owner Partnership and Joint Exploration
Natural Helium Tasmania is proud to partner with the Weetapoona Aboriginal Corporation to progress exploration and drilling opportunities across the Murrayfield property.
Rooted in the principles of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) aligned with Commonwealth guidelines and international best practices, this formal partnership was built on a foundation of joint on-ground fieldwork. Directors of Weetapoona, who also hold key leadership roles within the South East Tasmania Aboriginal Corporation, have actively led site inspections and well identification. Their direct involvement ensures rigorous, Traditional Owner-led cultural heritage management across a landscape rich in history, encompassing more than 260 recorded sites and 1,500 artefacts.
This collaborative framework establishes a comprehensive approach to shared growth, governance, and environmental stewardship throughout the project's development. Under the agreement, Natural Helium Tasmania and Weetapoona work hand-in-hand through commercial lease arrangements for infrastructure on Murrayfield, tailored investment mechanisms that deliver lasting economic returns to the local Aboriginal community, and direct employment and training pathways in operational and technical roles.
By formally integrating Weetapoona into project governance, communications, and stakeholder engagement, the partnership ensures that local cultural heritage is protected while advancing Australia's energy and resource capabilities.
A clear pathway from granted tenure
IN PLACE – 2024–26
Tenure & foundations
6,893 km² granted exclusive tenure; Ministerial & MRT support; well design complete; land access secured.
FIRST PRIORITY – H2 2026
Drilling approvals
Environmental & well approvals, heritage clearances and community engagement for the Acacia campaign.
MILESTONE – H1 2027
Drilling operations
Operational reporting, post well analysis and submissions, ongoing community engagement.
FAST-TRACK – 2027
Development
& production
Approval for major project status; grant applications, production license and Weetapoona commercial framework.
One of the worlds only granted, drill-ready pure-play helium projects in a region with no domestic supply.
Four pathways to value creation
Multiple revenue streams beyond conventional helium production.
Natural Helium Premium
Tasmania’s 99% renewable grid enables zero-carbon helium production commanding 15-25% premium pricing.
Fossil fuel-free production
Corporate ESG mandates
drive premiumDifferentiated market positioning
Ability to achieve ultra
high purity
Natural Hydrogen
Co-Location
Natural hydrogen (85% at Lonnavale and 23% at Jericho #1) provides possible zero-carbon energy source. Shared infrastructure drives economics.
$1-2/kg (2.2-4.4lbs) production cost
Japan export market ready
Synergies through commingled production
Green Methanol projects in Tasmania to partner with and a supportive Tas Govt incentive framework (Hydrogen Plan)
Helium-3
Opportunity
Rare helium isotope for nuclear fusion and quantum computing. Current price: USD$350-$520/gallon
Nuclear fusion fuel (AUKUS priority)
Quantum computing refrigeration
Only ~15kg (~33lbs) available globally/year
Helium Expansion
Orford Step-Out
Untapped Orford licence sits within the same proven helium system — step-out targets at low incremental cost.
Same source and seal geology as Lonnavale / Jericho #1
Undrilled targets from existing seismic and geochem data
Shared infrastructure, permitting and crews cut drilling cost
Success case materially re-rates resource base (sale/farm-out/expansion)
LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE
Executive Delivery Team
Our executive team is supported by deep technical leadership across engineering, subsurface and operations. Each brings specialist expertise critical to delivering Tasmania’s natural helium and natural hydrogen resources safely and at scale, with proven track records across major projects in energy, gas processing and project delivery.
Simon Talbot
Chief Executive Officer
More than 25 years of experience across the Asia Pacific in the resources and renewable sectors including hydrogen, methanol and biomass fields. Has relocated back to Tasmania to deliver this project and has been working with Natural Hydrogen for over 5 years.
Strong relationships with Mineral Resources Tasmania and key Tasmanian Ministers. Has sat on several advisory and economic boards.
(MBA UNSW, BSc Utas, GAICD)
Marshall Hood
Chief Operating Officer
More than 20 years of experience in the energy sector including management and technical roles with Bangchak Corporation, Nido Petroleum Limited and Ophir Energy Plc. Formerly a director of the Natural Hydrogen Association of Australia (NH2A).
Marshall has a successful upstream oil and gas exploration track record with several commercial discoveries made across multiple operated assets.
BSc (Hons) Curtin University of Technology
Melissa Sentry
Head of Engineering
Chemical engineer with 17+ years across refinery, gas, petrochemical and renewable energy project design and delivery. 8 years at thyssenkrupp (formerly Uhde Shedden) in process and project engineering roles across concept, FEED and detailed design.
Most recently Engineering Lead at ABEL Energy developing the Bell Bay and Townsville Powerfuels projects. Also delivered the $900m CSL Base Fractionation Facility and bid work on the SA Hydrogen Jobs Plan.
(BE Chemical, University of Melbourne)
Theresa Allery
Head of Finance
Chartered Accountant with a strong background in corporate tax, business structuring and advisory services. Commenced her career at PKF (international mid-tier accounting network) in 1999, advising high net wealth families.
In 2006 joined PwC specialising in corporate tax, working with ASX-listed companies on complex tax, governance and structuring. Now advises privately owned groups and family businesses on tax strategy and compliance.
(M.Applied Taxation, Chartered Accountant, Registered Tax Agent)
Matt Gower
Head of Corporate Affairs
Over 15 years of experience in delivery of commercial projects in Tasmania with a key focus of ensuring council, regulatory and community support.
Many of these projects have been in sensitive environments that have required both community lobbying and high-level negotiation. He is well trusted by Tasmanian business and community leaders.
(BMedComm, BMMC) University of Texas
George Zhang
Gas Technology Lead
PhD chemical engineer specialising in gas separation systems and thermodynamics. 10 years at Quantum Technology Corp (QTC) on large-scale helium and hydrogen recovery, purification and liquefaction systems.
Lead designer of QTC's 5 MMSCFD helium production plant and 1,500 kg/day hydrogen liquefaction plant. Extensive field experience optimising process design for high helium purity and recovery.
(PhD Chemical Engineering)
Frank Glass
Subsurface Technical Lead
Geoscientist with 35+ years across exploration, appraisal and new energy ventures. 25+ years with Shell across the UK, Netherlands, US, Malaysia and Australia, contributing to major offshore Australia gas discoveries including Prelude.
More recently GM Exploration at Buru Energy (Rafael gas/condensate discovery), Chief Exploration Advisor at Gold Hydrogen (drilling Australia's first natural hydrogen wells, Ramsay 1 & 2), and now Managing Director of Atherium. Founder of the Natural Hydrogen Association of Australia.
(Drs. Structural Geology, University of Amsterdam)
Grant McMurtrie
Exploration Adviser
Geoscientist with 27+ years in petroleum exploration, portfolio management and new ventures. Directed Shell Australia exploration growth for 10 years, including the asset capture supporting the Prelude FLNG Project. Early adopter of natural hydrogen and helium exploration in Australia.
Most recently Exploration Manager at 2H Resources, establishing a natural hydrogen and helium portfolio across >75,000 km² in WA, Tasmania and SA. Co-founder of Atherium. Prior management roles at Buru Energy, Shell and Nido Petroleum.
(MSc with Distinction, Geology, University of Otago)
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