Noble Helium's strategic drilling site selection

Noble Helium (ASX:NHE) has announced the selection of its first three drilling sites for the North Rukwa Project in Tanzania. These sites were chosen from ten potential targets. The company is mobilizing drilling rigs and equipment to the area, with the first site at Mbelele set to be drilled based on prior evaluations.

Strategic planning and future exploration

Noble Helium's announcement marks a critical step in its North Rukwa Project by selecting three drilling sites from ten prospects. The focus is on shallow gas targets, particularly helium. The selection process integrated data from seismic and electrical resistivity surveys, as well as prior drilling results. The results from these initial wells will inform future site selections. Geophysical surveys and expert analyses underscore the project's potential, though further exploration is needed to establish significant helium resources. These efforts align with Noble Helium's strategic approach to resource development, reflecting careful planning and data-driven decision-making in its exploration activities.

Insights from Noble Helium

The selected sites, evaluated by Noble's Chief Operating Officer Dermot O'Keeffe, are easily accessible and require minimal preparation. The first target will be the Mbelele location, identified as a potential shallow gas target from previous drilling activities. Furthermore, two additional sites in the southern area of North Rukwa have been selected, based on recent surface helium gas detections and 3D seismic coverage.