MAX Power Confirms Lead Target for Canada’s First Dedicated Natural Hydrogen Well
MAX Power Mining (OTC: MAXXF) has identified the "Lawson" target for Canada's first dedicated Natural Hydrogen well along the 200-km Genesis Trend in Saskatchewan. The company plans to begin well licensing immediately, with drilling scheduled for Q4 2025. The target features all five critical elements for Natural Hydrogen accumulation and is situated within MAX Power's ~1.3 million acres of permitted land - the largest Natural Hydrogen land package in Canada.
The Lawson target benefits from the Prairie Evaporite "Salt Barrier" advantage, which serves as an effective trap and seal. The site selection was refined using ~180 line-km of seismic data, regional aeromagnetics/gravity, and subsurface mapping. The company has identified at least 20 similar potential targets along the Genesis Trend, with plans for a multi-well program across their holdings.
MAX Power Mining (OTC: MAXXF) ha identificato il bersaglio "Lawson" per il primo pozzo dedicato all'idrogeno naturale in Canada lungo il Genesis Trend di 200 km in Saskatchewan. L'azienda prevede di iniziare subito le licenze dei pozzi, con perforazioni previste nel Q4 2025. Il bersaggioo presenta tutti e cinque gli elementi critici per l'accumulo di idrogeno naturale ed è situato all'interno di ~1,3 milioni di acri di terra con licenza – il più grande pacchetto di terre per l'idrogeno naturale in Canada.
Il bersaglio Lawson beneficia del vantaggio della barriera salina Prairie Evaporite, che funge da serbatoio e sigillo efficaci. La selezione del sito è stata affinata usando ~180 line-km di dati sismici, aeromagnetici/regione e mappature sotterranee. L'azienda ha identificato almeno 20 potenziali bersagli simili lungo Genesis Trend, con piani per un programma multi-pozzi lungo i loro giacimenti.
MAX Power Mining (OTC: MAXXF) ha identificado el objetivo "Lawson" para el primer pozo dedicado al hidrógeno natural en Canadá a lo largo del Genesis Trend de 200 km en Saskatchewan. La compañía planea iniciar de inmediato las licencias de los pozos, con perforaciones previstas para el cuarto trimestre de 2025. El objetivo presenta los cinco elementos críticos para la acumulación de hidrógeno natural y está ubicado dentro de las ~1,3 millones de acres de tierras con permiso de MAX Power, el paquete de tierras de hidrógeno natural más grande de Canadá.
El objetivo Lawson se beneficia de la ventaja de la barrera de sal Prairie Evaporite, que funciona como una trampa y sello efectivos. La selección del sitio se refinó usando ~180 line-km de datos sísmicos, aeromagnéticos/gravedad regional y mapeo subterráneo. La empresa ha identificado al menos 20 objetivos potenciales similares a lo largo del Genesis Trend, con planes para un programa de múltiples pozos en sus tierras.
MAX Power Mining (OTC: MAXXF)은 Saskatchewan 주의 200km 제네시스 트렌드 전반에서 캐나다 최초의 전용 천연 수소 시추 목표지인 "Lawson"를 확인했습니다. 회사는 즉시 시추 허가를 시작하고 2025년 4분기에 시추를 예정합니다. 이 목표는 천연 수소 축적에 필요한 다섯 가지 핵심 요소를 모두 갖추고 있으며 MAX Power의 약 130만 에이커의 허가 토지 내에 위치해 있어 캐나다에서 가장 큰 천연 수소 토지 패키지입니다.
Lawson 목표는 Prairie Evaporite의 염 바다(barrier) 이점의 혜택을 받으며, 이는 효과적인 트랩과 씰로 작용합니다. 현장 선정은 약 180 선-킬로미터의 지진 데이터, 지역 항자력/중력, 지하 매핑을 사용해 세밀화되었습니다. 회사는 Genesis Trend를 따라 적어도 20개 이상의 유사한 잠재 목표를 식별했으며, 보유 자산에 걸쳐 다수의 포인트 프로그램을 계획하고 있습니다.
MAX Power Mining (OTC: MAXXF) a identifié la cible « Lawson » pour le premier puits dédié à l’hydrogène naturel au Canada le long de Genesis Trend de 200 km dans la Saskatchewan. La société prévoit de commencer immédiatement les licences de puits, avec des forages prévus au quatrième trimestre 2025. La cible réunit les cinq éléments critiques pour l’accumulation d’hydrogène naturel et se situe sur environ 1,3 million d’acres de terres autorisées par MAX Power – le plus grand lot de terres dédiées à l’hydrogène naturel au Canada.
La cible Lawson bénéficie de l’avantage de la barrière de sel Prairie Evaporite, qui sert de piège et de joint efficaces. Le choix du site a été affiné à l’aide d’environ 180 line-km de données sismiques, d’aéromagnétique et gravimétrie régionale et de cartographie souterraine. L’entreprise a identifié au moins 20 cibles potentielles similaires le long de Genesis Trend, avec des plans pour un programme multi-poids sur leurs propriétés.
MAX Power Mining (OTC: MAXXF) hat das Ziel „Lawson“ als ersten speziell auf natürliches Wasserstoff ausgerichteten Bohrort in Kanada entlang des 200 km Genesis-Trends in Saskatchewan identifiziert. Das Unternehmen plant, sofort mit der Bohrgenehmigungen zu beginnen, wobei die Bohrungen für das vierte Quartal 2025 vorgesehen sind. Das Ziel verfügt über alle fünf kritischen Elemente für die Ansammlung von natürlichem Wasserstoff und befindet sich innerhalb von MAX Powers etwa 1,3 Millionen Acren genehmigtem Land – dem größten Natural-Hydrogen-Landpaket Kanadas.
Das Lawson-Ziel profitiert von dem Prairie Evaporite „Salt Barrier“-Vorteil, der als effektive Falle und Dichtung dient. Die Standortwahl wurde unter Verwendung von ca. 180 Linien-km seismischer Daten, regionaler Aeromagnetik/Gravimetrie und Untergrundkartierung verfeinert. Das Unternehmen hat mindestens 20 ähnliche potenzielle Ziele entlang des Genesis Trend identifiziert, mit Plänen für ein Multi-Bohrprogramm über ihre Liegenschaften.
MAX Power Mining (OTC: MAXXF) حددت هدف "Lawson" لأول بئر مخصص للهيدروجين الطبيعي في كندا على طول اتجاه Genesis بقدر 200 كم في ساسكاتشوان. تخطط الشركة لبدء ترخيص الآبار فوراً، مع جدولة الحفر في الربع الرابع من 2025. الهدف يحتوي على جميع العناصر الخمسة الحاسمة لتراكم الهيدروجين الطبيعي ويقع ضمن ~1.3 مليون فدان من الأراضي المسموح بها لشركة MAX Power - أكبر حزمة أراضٍ للهيدروجين الطبيعي في كندا.
يستفيد هدف Lawson من ميزة حاجز الملح Prairie Evaporite، الذي يعمل كفخ وختم فعال. تم تحسين اختيار الموقع باستخدام ~180 كيلومتراً من خطوط الزلازل، والجاذبية/المغناطيسية الإقليمية، وخريطة تحت السطح. حددت الشركة ما لا يقل عن 20 هدفاً محتملاً مشابهاً عبر اتجاه Genesis Trend، مع خطط لبرنامج متعدد الآبار عبر أملاكهم.
MAX Power Mining (OTC: MAXXF) 已在萨斯喀彻温省的 Genesis 趋势200公里线段内确认加拿大首个专门天然氢气井的目标“Lawson”。公司计划立即开始井位许可，钻井计划在2025年第四季度进行。该目标具备天然氢气积累的全部五个关键要素，位于 MAX Power 拥有许可的约130万英亩土地之内——这是加拿大最大的天然氢土地包。
Lawson 目标受益于 Prairie Evaporite “盐屏障”优势，作为有效的圈闭与密封。选址通过使用约180 条线公里的地震数据、区域性气磁与重力以及地下勘探绘图来细化。公司已在 Genesis Trend 上识别出至少20 个类似的潜在目标，并计划在其土地上开展多井计划。
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- Exploratory nature of the project with no proven commercial viability yet
- Success dependent on unproven geological model for Natural Hydrogen accumulation
- Drill-ready “Lawson” target on 200-km-long Genesis Trend in southern Saskatchewan is data-rich and features all five critical elements for a Natural Hydrogen accumulation
- Well licensing begins imminently followed by Q4 drilling
- MAX Power’s Natural Hydrogen team is assessing at least 20 Lawson “look-a-likes” at Genesis
- MAX Power releases Saskatchewan Natural Hydrogen documentary video – maxpowermining.com/NaturalHydrogen-NewEra
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; Frankfurt: 89N) (“MAX Power” or the “Company”) announces that its geological team has delineated a robust "test of concept" drill target ("Lawson") in the heart of the 200-km-long Genesis Trend in southern Saskatchewan for the first-ever deep well in Canada specifically targeting Natural Hydrogen. Well licensing begins imminently, followed by the start of drilling in Q4.
Highlights
- First mover, first well: Lawson is designed as Canada’s first deep well specifically targeting Natural Hydrogen, initiating a multi-well program across MAX Power’s ~1.3 million acres - the largest permitted Natural Hydrogen land package in the country with another 5.7 million acres under application.
- Complete five-element system: At Lawson, integrated datasets indicate the five critical elements for a potential accumulation - source rocks, migration pathways, reservoirs, seals, and traps - are all present, in addition to 4-way closure;
- “Salt Barrier” advantage: The target sits at the regional Prairie Evaporite margin - a large “Salt Barrier” that can be expected to serve as an effective trap and seal for Natural Hydrogen.
- Data-driven targeting: Lawson has been refined with ~180 line-km of vintage and proprietary 2D seismic, regional aeromagnetics/gravity, subsurface mapping, and other data processed by MAX Power’s in-house Prospect Ranking Tool.
- Sector tailwinds: Global strategics and majors are now backing Natural Hydrogen explorers, underscoring the near-term commercial relevance of the theme.
Mr. Steve Halabura, P.Geo., FGC, FEC (Hon.), Chief Geoscientist for MAX Power, commented: “Unlocking Lawson will de-risk at least 20 potential look-alikes along the Genesis Trend. The scale here is remarkable. Lawson checks the five boxes we look for in a Natural Hydrogen system, and it sits against an exceptional regional seal in the Prairie Evaporite. This is the right target to begin proving the Natural Hydrogen exploration thesis in Saskatchewan.”
Mr. Mansoor Jan, MAX Power CEO, added: “Lawson marks our shift from planning to execution. Beginning in Q4 2025, we will undertake a disciplined drilling program to validate what we believe is a very robust geological model. Our approach is clear: drill, test, and publish results that guide the next wells. The team is ready to begin. This is a pivotal moment for the company, and a unique opportunity for Saskatchewan and Canada.”
Lawson: Saskatchewan’s Test-of-Concept Natural Hydrogen Well
- Location & scale: The Lawson target, located within an excellent road and infrastructure network that is present through the entire Genesis Trend, is part of a very large structure as demonstrated by the map below. Lawson lies centrally within Genesis, northwest of the Regina-Moose Jaw Industrial Corridor and proposed Hydrogen Hub.
- Geologic rationale: Seismic interpretation highlights deep-rooted intrusive features and a large basement high with basal Cambrian “Deadwood” sands whose size and amplitude suggest porosity/permeability suitable for gas accumulation, overlain by evaporite and shale seals and proximal to the up dip regional “Salt Barrier” seal.
- Data foundation: Targeting integrates trade + proprietary 2D seismic, legacy seismic compilations, regional aeromagnetics/gravity, subsurface mapping of key horizons, water well gas analyses, regional temperatures from legacy drill holes, regional helium and hydrogen gas analyses, and historic cores located at the Subsurface Laboratory in Regina. The Company's proprietary modeling system integrates large datasets and ranks exploration targets based on key criteria.
Figure 1: Lawson Map
Why the Prairie Evaporite “Salt Barrier” Matters
Salt (halite/anhydrite) beds comprising the Prairie Evaporite Formation are extremely low-permeability, ductile, and self-healing, which are properties that make evaporites among the most effective seals in sedimentary basins. These thick, laterally continuous beds cap petroleum and gas reservoirs to the southeast and host engineered storage caverns precisely because they impede gas flow and maintain integrity over geologic time. Hydrogen’s lower solubility in brine than methane further reduces dissolution losses beneath such seals, even as its higher diffusivity is considered in test design.
Figure 2: Genesis Trend Map
The Genesis Trend has unusual scale potential for any resource project - it's a 200-km corridor up to 75 km wide defined by the flanking “Salt Barrier” and the intersection of exotic terrane mobile belts and basement structures interpreted to be favorable for hydrogen generation and migration. To date, some 40+ early prospects have been identified along Genesis with Lawson being the most data-rich.
From Discovery to Optionality
Natural Hydrogen offers a potential low-cost, low-carbon supply of a new primary energy source that could accelerate the broader hydrogen economy and provide quick and efficient optionality via modular generation. The Regina–Moose Jaw Industrial Corridor, contiguous to the Genesis Trend, provides multiple potential routes to market.
Multi-Well Program & Portfolio
Lawson is the first of multiple wells MAX Power intends to drill to evaluate several distinct Natural Hydrogen play types across its permitted ground (Genesis, Grasslands, Rider 1-3, Choiceland).
Next Steps, Near-Term Catalysts & Summary
- Submission of well licence application for Lawson (imminent, approval expected within October).
- Q4 spud of the Lawson well, followed by flow-testing as warranted.
- Ongoing evaluation and ranking of additional Lawson-style closures and other play types across Genesis and district-scale ground, with additional updates in October
- Strategic partnerships
MAX Power’s program is built to turn compelling geology into decision-grade evidence and to advance the commercialization of Natural Hydrogen in North America. The Lawson target is the first disciplined test of the full geologic system for Natural Hydrogen prospectivity in Saskatchewan, bringing source rocks, migration, reservoirs, seals and traps into one clear evaluation. Success at Lawson would inform a series of look-a-like targets along the Genesis Trend and establish a repeatable template for exploration and early power generation. Saskatchewan provides the right setting with proven resource infrastructure, supportive policy, and access to potential end users. Together these elements create a clear pathway from subsurface model to operational results.
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The Company announces that it has granted one million (1,000,000) restricted stock units ("RSUs") to a consultant of the Company. The RSUs will vest in accordance with vesting terms to be determined by management and subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's restricted stock unit plan.
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The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Steve Halabura, P.Geo., FGC, FEC (Hon.), a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Halabura is MAX Power’s Chief Geoscientist and has extensive experience in Saskatchewan’s subsurface systems.
MAX Power Corporate Video – Natural Hydrogen
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MAX Power Natural Hydrogen Presentation
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About MAX Power
MAX Power is an innovative mineral exploration company focused on North America’s shift to decarbonization. The Company is a first mover in the rapidly growing Natural Hydrogen sector where it has built a dominant district scale land position with approximately 1.3 million acres (521,000 hectares) of permits covering prime exploration ground prospective for large volume accumulations of Natural Hydrogen. High priority initial drill target areas have been identified for commencement of drilling in Q4 2025. MAX Power also holds a portfolio of properties in the United States and Canada focused on critical minerals. These properties are highlighted by a 2024 diamond drilling discovery at the Willcox Playa Lithium Project in southeast Arizona.
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