Prominence Energy Starts First Field Survey at Gawler Helium and Hydrogen Project

The latest announcement is out from Prominence Energy Limited ( (AU:PRM) ).

Prominence Energy Limited has launched its first on-ground exploration program at the Gawler Hydrogen and Helium Project in South Australia, marking a major operational milestone for its 64,000 square kilometre portfolio in the region. The company is concentrating initial efforts on Petroleum Exploration Licence 803 within the Eyre Project, reflecting its strategy to build exposure to helium and natural hydrogen systems in one of the world’s most prospective provinces.

The campaign centres on a low-cost soil gas survey measuring helium, hydrogen and methane concentrations to detect active subsurface gas systems and rapidly screen large areas for drill-ready targets. Data from manual sampling and autonomous monitoring will be combined with structural and geophysical models to prioritise follow-up seismic and drilling, potentially accelerating Prominence Energy’s move from conceptual exploration to tangible resource definition amid rising global helium demand and supply tightness.

By integrating high-resolution geochemical datasets with existing geological knowledge of the Gawler Craton’s radiogenic granites and structural corridors, the program is designed to sharpen the company’s exploration focus and capital efficiency. Successful outcomes could enhance Prominence Energy’s positioning at the forefront of an emerging helium and natural hydrogen sector, with implications for investors seeking exposure to critical energy transition commodities and for regional development in South Australia.

More about Prominence Energy Limited

Prominence Energy Limited is an Australian-listed company focused on exploring and developing helium and natural hydrogen resources, with a major project portfolio in South Australia’s Gawler Craton. The company targets emerging energy markets where helium and hydrogen are in growing demand, aiming to position itself as a key supplier into constrained global supply chains.

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