Pulsar Helium announced that well clean-up and flow testing operations will commence in mid-July at its Topaz Project near Babbitt, with completion expected by early August.
The testing program focuses on the company’s Jetstream No. 1 and No. 2 wells, which have shown promising early results.
It will start with cleaning the wells to remove rock dust and debris left over from drilling.
Once the wells are cleaned, Pulsar will test how much helium can be extracted and at what pressure. Gas samples will be analyzed in laboratories to confirm quality and concentration. Results will be released as they become available and are verified.
The wells have already shown impressive results. One well found helium concentrations of 14.5 percent — nearly 50 times higher than the minimum needed for profitable production — and produced over 820,000 cubic feet of gas per day during initial testing, according to a news release. The well reached its current total depth of 5,100 feet in January 2025, while Jetstream No. 2 was completed in February at 5,638 feet deep.
“Following the encouraging pressure readings recorded during our Q1 drilling program, we’re eager to recommence flow testing once both wells have been cleared of blockages,” said Thomas Abraham-James, president and CEO. “The program is fully financed and will give us the data we need to advance the Topaz primary helium project.”
Pulsar holds the mineral rights for more than 4,000 acres at the site, which is located on private land.