Max Power Mining Corp. has announced the expansion and acceleration of its commercial validation program for Canada's first natural hydrogen system at the Lawson Complex in Saskatchewan. The company has finalized initial high-priority drill targets for a continuous follow-up program, aiming to confirm what could be the world's first large-scale commercial discovery of this emerging clean energy source.
3D Seismic Data Defines New Targets
Ongoing interpretation of robust 3D seismic data across the 28-square-kilometer Lawson Complex has defined the first series of high-priority follow-up drill targets. The expanded and continuous near-term multi-well program is designed to fast-track the timeline for potential commercialization. The Lawson Complex is located in the heart of the Genesis Trend, adjoining the Regina-Moose Jaw Industrial Corridor.
Potential for Helium Deposits
The site also shows strong potential for helium deposits. Saskatchewan is advancing a broader strategy to expand its share of the global helium market to approximately 10% by 2030, roughly tripling current production levels as per its Helium Action Plan introduced in 2021.
Key Highlights of the Program
- Surveying was carried out this week with six proposed initial well locations at Lawson. Well licensing will follow in the coming days. The first three drill targets have been finalized, including the apex of the 3D seismic structure and wells on the flank encompassing the 14.2-square-kilometer closure.
- Targets were determined through analysis of extensive data, including highly favorable 3D seismic information, providing structurally optimal locations where the potential for gas flow, volume, and concentrations of natural hydrogen and helium could support commercial validation.
- Continuous drilling with completion operations after each well will optimize exploration and production models in real time using state-of-the-art technology. A leading team of geoscientists, geophysicists, engineers, and technicians will fast-track the timeline for potential commercial discoveries.
- Aggressive 2D seismic acquisition across the Genesis Trend: With knowledge gained from the Lawson system, Max Power is acquiring 2D seismic trade data across the 475-kilometer-long Genesis Trend to further assess dozens of prospects and identify new target areas.
Executive Comments
Mr. Ran Narayanasamy, CEO of Max Power, stated: "Max Power is entering the most important execution phase in its history, and Eric Sprott's fresh investment of $25 million expands and accelerates this execution phase. Lawson confirmed Canada's first subsurface natural hydrogen system, the 3D seismic survey materially expanded our understanding of scale, and we have now outlined the first high-priority follow-up drill targets designed to advance commercial validation at the Lawson Complex. This is how a new clean energy category begins moving from subsurface confirmation toward commercial development."
Mr. Steve Halabura, Max Power Chief Geoscientist, added: "The 3D seismic data has taken Lawson to a new level. The original Lawson well confirmed the system, while the 3D seismic has now allowed us to identify structurally optimal locations where gas accumulation potential is expected to be strongest. These first follow-up targets are designed to test the key parameters that matter most: gas flow, volume, concentration, reservoir continuity, pressure response, and the potential contribution of helium."
