Avanti Helium Advances Sweetgrass Toward Mid-Year Production with Initial Plant Mobilization Payment Installment
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Avanti Helium (OTC: ARGYF) advanced the initial plant mobilization payment for its Sweetgrass Helium Project, triggering final plant modifications, disassembly, transport and site mobilization in Montana.
The company said these parallel activities position Sweetgrass for targeted first helium production by mid-2026, using a previously constructed processing plant that was successfully operated.
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- Initial plant mobilization payment advanced to start execution
- Targeting first helium production by mid-2026
- Processing plant previously constructed and successfully operated
- Montana site work and plant mobilization to run in parallel
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- Production date remains a target, not a firm guaranteed start
- Final modifications, disassembly, transport, and site work still required
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This payment formally initiates the next phase of development, allowing plant optimization work, disassembly, logistics coordination, and mobilization activities to begin immediately, marking the transition of
The Company continues to target first helium production by mid-2026, positioning Avanti to become one of the few new North American helium producers entering the market at a time of tightening global supply and growing
A Major Step Toward Production
The processing plant, which was previously constructed and successfully operated, will now undergo final project-specific modifications before being transported to the Company's
With this milestone now underway, Avanti expects project activities to accelerate significantly over the coming weeks, including:
- Final plant modifications and optimization
- Plant disassembly and transport logistics
Montana lease site preparation and civil work- Facility pad construction and infrastructure tie-ins
- Piping, metering, and compression installation
- Final commissioning and start-up preparation
These activities are expected to run in parallel to support the Company's targeted mid-year production timeline.
Montana Site Work to Begin Immediately
In parallel with plant relocation activities, Avanti is preparing to commence site development and lease construction work in
Ground crews and construction contractors are positioned to begin work as conditions allow, including:
- Site grading and lease preparation
- Civil earthworks and pad construction
- Building and utility installation
- Wellsite integration and inlet infrastructure
- Final pipeline and facility connections
This coordinated execution strategy is designed to compress the timeline to production and materially de-risk the final development phase.
Chris Bakker, CEO of Avanti Helium, commented:
"This is an extremely exciting milestone for Avanti and a major step forward for the
Advancing the initial payment to begin plant modifications, disassembly, and relocation moves us decisively into the execution phase and puts us firmly on the path toward targeted mid-year production. With site work in
Positioned for a Tightening North American Market
As global helium markets remain tight and
Upon commissioning,
About Avanti Helium Corp.
Avanti is focused on the exploration, development, and production of helium across western
Website: www.avantihelium.com
Forward-Looking Statements
The information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Such factors include, among other things: statements relating to the expected timing for the development of the helium recovery plant and timing estimates with respect to initial production therefrom, statements relating to the expected benefits to Avanti from the midstream agreement and liquefaction tolling agreement, statements relating to obtaining financing to fund associated infrastructure work for the plant, risks associated with helium exploration, development, production, marketing and transportation, volatility in helium prices, risks relating to the Company's ability to access sufficient capital from production and external sources, risks and uncertainties relating to the Company's limited operating history and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information. Please see the public filings of the Company at www.sedarplus.ca for further information and risks applicable to the Company.
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