Helium One Global Ltd - Jackson-2 Well Drilled to TD & Free Gas Confirmed

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Helium One Global (HLOGF) reports successful drilling of the Jackson-2 well at its Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, where it holds a 50% working interest. The well reached a total depth of 1,232ft with confirmed free gas and natural flow. Key findings include 73ft of high-quality gas-saturated sands with 22-26% porosity in the Upper Lyons Sandstone Formation. The well showed strong natural flow during drilling, with no water encountered. This marks the fifth successful well in the development campaign, with samples sent for helium and CO2 concentration analysis. The company plans to drill State-9, the sixth and final well in this campaign. Under the farm-in agreement with Blue Star Helium, Helium One will fund the first $450,000 of this well.

Positive

• Strong natural gas flow confirmed during drilling with no water encountered
• 73ft of high-quality gas-saturated sands discovered with 22-26% porosity
• Fifth consecutive successful well in the development campaign
• Well positioned for future tie-in to production facilities

Negative

• Laboratory analysis of helium concentration still pending
• Additional capital expenditure required for processing facilities and well tie-ins

The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 as amended by The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

LONDON, GB / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2025 / Helium One Global (AIM:HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania with a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA ("the Galactica Project"), provides an update following the Blue Star Helium (ASX: BNL) ("Blue Star") announcement issued today regarding the Galactica Project.

Highlights

• Jackson-2 well successfully drilled to total depth ("TD") of 1,232ft (375m) measured depth ("MD") with free gas confirmed by wireline logs

• Well flowed naturally during drilling and at TD, demonstrating good reservoir communication

• The well encountered 73ft (22m) gross pay of high-quality (22-26% porosity based on petrophysics from offset wells JXSN-1,-2,-3,-4 and Sate-16), gas-saturated sands in the Upper Lyons Sandstone Formation

• Samples sent to laboratory for analyses of helium and CO₂ concentrations

• Well head being installed ahead of surface pressure readings and flow testing

Lorna Blaisse, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"This has been a very successful development campaign to date, and Jackson-2 is the fifth well to have been drilled. Based on these wells coming in as expected, with consistently good flow rates and helium concentrations across the Galactica project, we will continue with the campaign and drill the sixth and final well of this campaign at State-9, which is expected to commence shortly.

Blue Star are assessing the overall programme in order to determine the timing of the next phase, which will include installation of the processing facilities and the tie-in of the wells."

Jackson-2 WellDrilling and Initial Flow Test Results

The Jackson-2 L4 3154 development well encountered the Lyons Sandstone Formation at a depth of 1,159ft (353m) MD and was completed 73ft (23m) into the Upper Lyons Sandstone Formation at 1,232ft (375m). The well exhibited strong natural flow during drilling and at TD, in line with the recent Jackson-27, Jackson-29, Jackson-31 and Jackson-4 wells.

Significantly, no water was encountered during drilling of the Lyons Sandstone Formation and wireline logs confirmed this. Based on offset wells, it is likely that the entire Upper Lyons Sandstone Formation, and a significant portion of the Lower Lyons Sandstone Formation will be gas saturated. Jackson-2 targeted the highest quality sandstone at the top of the Upper Lyons Sandstone Formation, which is connected to the entire gas column.

During the natural flow of the well, early gas samples were taken (note, these will be contaminated from air-drilling and will require air-correcting) and are being delivered for laboratory analyses of helium and CO₂ concentrations.

The well head installation is being completed ahead of surface pressure readings, flow testing and further gas sampling.

It is anticipated that, upon successful testing at Jackson-2, the well will be completed, ready to be tied-in to production facilities.

The rig is planned to be mobilised to the State-9 SWSE 3054 well location next, the sixth and final well in this current campaign, where pad construction will commence shortly.

Galactica/Pegasus Development

The Galactica project forms part of the broader Galactica/Pegasus development, discovered by Blue Star in 2022. This large-scale project offers multiple potential product streams. Blue Star is advancing the Galactica project in joint venture with Helium One Global Ltd. Under the farm-in agreement, Helium One will fund the first US $450,000 of this well.

The third-party owned Red Rocks helium project adjoins Blue Star's Galactica Project (see map below). Development of Red Rocks further supports the commercialisation of the Galactica Project.

For further information please visit the Company's website: www.helium-one.com

Contact

Helium One Global Ltd Lorna Blaisse, CEO Graham Jacobs, Finance and Commercial Director	+44 20 7920 3150
Panmure LiberumLimited (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker) Scott Mathieson Nikhil Varghese	+44 20 3100 2000
Zeus Capital Limited (Joint Broker) Simon Johnson Louisa Waddell	+44 20 3829 5000
Tavistock(Financial PR) Nick Elwes Tara Vivian-Neal	+44 20 7920 3150

Notes to Editors

Helium One Global, the AIM-listed Tanzanian explorer, holds prospecting licences across two distinct project areas, with the potential to become a strategic player in resolving a supply-constrained helium market.

The Rukwa and Eyasi projects are located within rift basins on the margin of the Tanzanian Craton in the north and southwest of the country. These assets lie near surface seeps with helium concentrations ranging up to 10.4% helium by volume. All Helium One's licences are held on a 100% equity basis.

The Company's flagship southern Rukwa Project is located within the southern Rukwa Rift Basin in south-west Tanzania. This project is considered to be entering an appraisal stage following the success of the 2023/24 exploration drilling campaign, which proved a helium discovery at Itumbula West-1 and, following an extended well test, successfully flowed 5.5% helium continually to surface in Q3 2024.

Following the success of the extended well test, the Company flowed significant quantities of helium to surface and filed a Mining Licence ("ML") application with the Tanzania Mining Commission in September 2024. The 480km² ML has now been offered to the Company and was officially accepted in March 2025.

The Company also owns a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Las Animas County, Colorado, USA. This project is operated by Blue Star Helium Ltd (ASX: BNL).

Helium One is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange with the ticker of HE1 and on the OTCQB in the United States with the ticker HLOGF.

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SOURCE: Helium One Global Ltd

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FAQ

What are the key findings from HLOGF's Jackson-2 well drilling results?

The Jackson-2 well reached 1,232ft depth, encountering 73ft of high-quality gas-saturated sands with 22-26% porosity. The well demonstrated strong natural flow with no water encountered during drilling.

How many wells has Helium One Global drilled in the Galactica Project?

Jackson-2 is the fifth well in the current development campaign, with one more well (State-9) planned as the final well in this phase.

What is Helium One Global's ownership stake in the Galactica-Pegasus project?

Helium One Global holds a 50% working interest in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA, operated by Blue Star Helium.

What is the next step for HLOGF's Jackson-2 well?

The well head is being installed ahead of surface pressure readings, flow testing, and further gas sampling. Upon successful testing, the well will be completed and prepared for tie-in to production facilities.

How much is Helium One funding in the current well development?

Under the farm-in agreement, Helium One will fund the first US $450,000 of this well.