Helium gas drilling in exploratory phase by the city of Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB. – The city of Medicine Hats is exploring drilling and refining helium gas in south east Alberta and south west Saskatchewan.
Brad Maynes, General Manager of NGPR said they believe there are unique geological properties under the area and it could have potential revenue.
The United States has been the major supplier of helium gas to the North American market but Maynes said they have depleted their reserves and he expects the demand to rise in the next 3-4 years.