In a significant step for Canada's clean energy sector, MAX Power Mining Corp. has brought together a consortium of leading natural hydrogen experts for a technical collaboration and a historic visit to the country's first active natural hydrogen drill site in Saskatchewan.
A Landmark Collaboration for Clean Energy
The company announced that a working session was held on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the University of Regina Innovation Center. This was followed by a field trip to the Lawson drill site near Central Butte, SK, on Tuesday, November 11. This site marks the location of Canada's first-ever natural hydrogen drill program.
The collaborative session was led by MAX Power Chief Geoscientist Steve Halabura and included researchers from several prestigious organizations. Participants included the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC), the University of Regina, the Saskatchewan Geological Survey, and the Colorado School of Mines, represented by Dr. Yaoguo Li.
Objectives and Global Implications
The primary goals of this joint initiative are twofold. First, the group aims to confirm the current understanding of the naturally occurring hydrogen system in Saskatchewan. Second, they will investigate potential research fields to advance knowledge not only locally but for natural hydrogen systems worldwide.
This collaboration leverages state-of-the-art facilities and unparalleled expertise. The PTRC will conduct advanced analytical and interpretive techniques for natural hydrogen reservoirs at its labs. The combined knowledge of the groups covers subsurface geology, reservoir characterization, gas analytics, and drilling engineering, which will be crucial for the eventual commercialization of any discovered hydrogen.
Pioneering a New Energy Frontier
The global natural hydrogen sector is still in its early stages, facing several common unknowns. This partnership positions "Team Saskatchewan" as a potential global leader in this rapidly emerging energy field. The collaboration is also expected to identify co-development opportunities for low-emission energy technologies related to natural hydrogen.
The drill program is located on the 475-kilometre-long Genesis Trend, a vast area with significant potential. A new video capturing the historic start of drilling at the Lawson site is available, showcasing this groundbreaking Canadian energy initiative.
