MAX Power Mining has confirmed Canada's first-ever subsurface natural hydrogen system following successful drilling and testing at its Lawson prospect near Central Butte, Saskatchewan. The discovery represents a significant milestone in North America's energy transition, as natural hydrogen offers a potentially abundant, clean-burning fuel source that could complement existing renewable energy infrastructure.
Testing at the Lawson well returned hydrogen concentrations up to 286,000 parts per million, equivalent to 28.6% H₂, with free gas flow to surface demonstrating robust initial rates and pressures. The results suggest evidence of a potentially large reservoir with a strong drive mechanism, supporting the company's geological model and indicating repeatability and scalability across its 475-kilometer-long Genesis Trend. This land package covers approximately 1.3 million acres of permitted exploration ground where a fully funded second well is planned along the Saskatchewan-Montana border.
The discovery's location near the Regina-Moose Jaw Industrial Corridor and adjacent to the Prairie Evaporite potash basin provides strategic advantages for potential development and distribution. Additionally, the well revealed elevated helium values up to 8.7%, indicating potential for a stacked gas system that could enhance the project's economic viability. This finding is accelerating development of MAX Power's AI-assisted MAXX LEMI exploration platform, which could improve future discovery efficiency.
The confirmation of Canada's first natural hydrogen system comes as global interest in hydrogen as a clean energy source continues to grow. Natural hydrogen, also known as white or gold hydrogen, forms through geological processes rather than industrial production methods that typically require significant energy inputs. This discovery could position Canada as a significant player in the emerging natural hydrogen sector, potentially reducing dependence on conventional hydrogen production methods that often rely on fossil fuels.
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