Project and Corporate Update - Interim Well Testing Results
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Ramsay Project
Stage 2 Exploration Well Testing Update
Amongst highest Helium purities ever reported at 20% to 25%,
extensive regional Hydrogen and Helium play and
international first to see initial Helium and Hydrogen
concentrations at surface with increasing concentrations and
strong indications of high Helium purities
Highlights:
Hydrogen and Helium concentrations at surface. The Company understands that this has
not been achieved before, and would be an international first for a non-petroleum system.
Helium concentrations in gas at standard conditions extracted from water, with third-party
interim laboratory results of up to 20% to 25% purity (50,000 times the concentration in the
atmosphere) and which is among the highest reported. Testing is ongoing.
There is current and historical evidence that confirms the presence of both Natural
Hydrogen and Helium in numerous locations across PEL 687 (per Figure 1).
Initial Stage 2 exploration testing shows very promising and increasing purities of both
Natural Hydrogen and Helium being detected at surface as the Ramsay 1 and 2 wells are
dewatered. (Refer Figure 2 for Hydrogen in the Ramsay 2 well).
The acquisition phase of the Ramsay 2D seismic program is completed, and initial results
show the data to be suitable for selecting future well locations on a regional basis for the
ongoing drilling program.
In conjunction with our Australian advisors, Gold Hydrogen and Mizuho (a leading global
Japanese Bank) have signed a non-binding MOU to establish a framework for the
development of their relationship, including the consideration of future advisory
assignments and the cooperative promotion of Natural Hydrogen and Helium usage.
Mizuho has a number of Japanese energy industry clients with global operations that are
interested in a range of issues associated with the discovery, usage and ESG / sustainability
benefits of Natural Hydrogen and Helium.
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Gold Hydrogen Managing Director, Neil McDonald said: “We successfully continue our efforts to confirm
that potentially extensive quantities of both Natural Hydrogen and Helium in world class purities exist over
only a portion of this permit, and we believe this will be extended to larger portions of our permitted area
as outlined in the historical data. To have an initial world first to see Hydrogen and Helium to surface is
very exciting for our further ongoing exploration and drilling programs in even better locations. Our results
to date only confirm the global interest our project has been receiving, and why we are very proud to be
working with Mizuho Bank with their global clients’ interests in both Natural Hydrogen and Helium.”
The Directors of Gold Hydrogen Limited (Gold Hydrogen, ASX: GHY, the Company) are pleased to provide
the following operational and commercial update. The Company’s project related activities are currently
focused on its groundbreaking Ramsay Project on the Yorke Peninsula, prospective for both Natural
Hydrogen and Helium.
Further Detail:
Relationship with Mizuho Securities of Japan
In the last months the Company attended investor and technical / industry related conferences in
Adelaide, Perth, and Tokyo, Japan.
Mizuho Securities (Mizuho) is a leading global Japanese corporate bank, and has been promoting Gold
Hydrogen to existing global Japanese Energy companies. The Japanese documentary about Natural
Hydrogen, partly filmed in South Australia, and featuring Gold Hydrogen (amongst other industry
participants) was released in Japan during the June 2024 quarter. As a result of this documentary, and the
Company’s attendance at the Japan Energy Summit, a relationship was established with Mizuho to manage
multiple inquiries from Japanese Energy Companies for future investment into the Gold Hydrogen and its
projects.
Gold Hydrogen and Mizuho have now signed a non-binding MOU to establish a framework for the
development of their relationship, including the consideration of future advisory assignments and the
cooperative promotion of Natural Hydrogen and Helium usage. Mizuho has a number of Japanese energy
industry clients with global operations that are interested in a range of issues associated with the
discovery, usage and ESG / sustainability benefits of Natural Hydrogen and Helium.
Early Gas Analysis Results Show High Helium Purity of 20% to 25% – 50,000 Times More Than for
Atmosphere
A leading internationally recognised laboratory has reported to the Company its preliminary compositional
measurements from gas dissolved in water samples taken from the Helium zone in Ramsay 2, which show
Helium levels in the order of 50,000 times the concentration of Helium in the atmosphere. Subject to
confirmation in the finalised reports, this would equate to purity levels of 20% to 25% Helium and would
be among the highest levels of Helium measured from dissolved gas. Refer Appendix A for Listing Rule
5.30 disclosure requirements.
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Status of Ramsay 2D Seismic Survey
The primary objectives of the Ramsay 2D regional seismic program are to assist in the delineation of
potential Natural Hydrogen and Helium accumulation(s), and to support the identification of future drilling
targets on the Yorke Peninsula. Results from historical well core sample fluid inclusion analysis confirms
that both Natural Hydrogen and Helium are present across the Yorke Peninsula and Kangaroo Island (PEL
687) as outlined below in Figure 1.
The data acquisition phase of the Ramsay 2D seismic survey has been completed with 575km of 2D seismic
lines recorded. The data is currently undergoing processing.
Once analysed, the data from the 2D seismic survey, when combined with the Company’s other data sets
such as the airborne survey data, soil-gas survey data, historical offset well data, and the Ramsay 1 & 2
drill log data and flow test data, will assist the Company in planning future well locations and well designs.
Figure 1 – Various Data Points Indicating the Presence of Natural Hydrogen and Helium in PEL 687
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Commencement of Stage 2 Exploration Well Testing – Ramsay 1 & 2 Exploration Wells
Initial Stage 2 exploration testing results indicate increasing levels for purities of both Natural Hydrogen
and Helium are being measured. As depicted in Figure 2 for Hydrogen in Ramsay 2, the shallow Hydrogen
zone is showing an increasing trend for daily recorded levels of Natural Hydrogen (corrected for air
contamination) at surface. Testing on Ramsay 1 commenced seven days after Ramsay 2, and the Company
has been focussing on the Helium zone down hole. The compilation and verification of the data recorded
to date is ongoing whilst testing continues.
Ramsay 1 is dewatering the deeper Helium zone, and gas from the produced water in the separator at
surface, and the preliminary data to be verified, show significant and increasing purity levels of Helium.
Ramsay 2 is dewatering the shallow Hydrogen zone, and results being recorded highlight the increasing
levels of Natural Hydrogen (refer blue line in Figure 2) measured from the annulus at surface. Refer
Appendix A for Listing Rule 5.30 disclosure requirements.
These are interim results, but they are highly encouraging for the future of the Ramsay Project, as it is
likely that future wells to be drilled in more optimal locations will demonstrate the potential for further
improved gas flow and / or purity results.
In this phase of testing, we have identified some isolated formation water in several zones of high
permeability. We are managing this produced formation water in line with the Environmental Approval
Conditions issued by the State Government.
Figure 2 – Ramsay 2 Testing 200 to 350m Shallow Hydrogen Zone 7 & 8 – Hydrogen concentrations
increasing as testing continues as measured from the annulus (corrected for air and Nitrogen
contamination)
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First Key Step on the Journey to Future Commercialisation
The Company is of the view that the Ramsay Project contains significant prospective resources of both
Natural Hydrogen and Helium (refer Tables 1 & 2), with large scale potential that it is aiming to
commercialise over time.
There is very little data available for dedicated Hydrogen wells anywhere in the world due to the lack of
analogue wells. Accordingly, there is inherent uncertainty with regard to the expected outcomes of the
Ramsay 1 and Ramsay 2 exploration well testing program.
To the Company’s knowledge, the only Natural Hydrogen field currently in production is located in Mali,
West Africa, where Natural Hydrogen production is used to power the small town of Bourakebougou. It
has been reported that the Natural Hydrogen wells in Mali do not have any decline in production and are
continually regenerating and producing at the same rate. 1
Helium is extremely valuable and indicatively, longer-term bulk pricing is expected to approximate USD450
per Mcf (thousand cubic feet). 2
Natural Hydrogen has a high energy content and extracting it even in small quantities may prove
commercial for localised applications. Furthermore, given that Helium was also found within both the
Ramsay 1 and Ramsay 2 wells, being able to extract and process both gases in small quantities may provide
potential short-term commercial and / or proof of concept opportunities to help progress the Ramsay
Project. The Company’s activities to date represent the start of a very exciting technical journey and is not
dissimilar to the eventual success of existing world-renowned oil and gas energy projects, which took time
to reach their full potential.
Results from the testing program will provide the Company with valuable information for future drilling
and well completion designs, for the future pilot program, and longer-term commercialisation planning.
Important Risk Commentary
It is important to note that there remain both geological and potential development risks associated with
the Ramsay Project and the Company’s commercial and business objectives. These risks relate to the
presence, recovery and potential volumes of both Hydrogen and Helium, but also due to the location of
the resource within agricultural areas and the proximity to National Parks on both Yorke Peninsula and
Kangaroo Island, requiring significant landholder and community engagement. The worldwide, Federal
and South Australian Government and industry efforts to secure Hydrogen as an alternative energy source
provides confidence that any technical and social concerns may be overcome.
“Natural Hydrogen: a new source of carbon free and renewable energy that can compete with hydrocarbons”,
First Break Volume 40, October 2022 (available via www.goldhydrogen.com.au/technical-articles/ )
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February 2024, www.noblehelium.com.au , quoting Kornbluth Consulting.
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About Gold Hydrogen
Gold Hydrogen is focused on the discovery and development of world class Natural Hydrogen and Helium
gases in a potentially extensive province in South Australia. This region has only recently had its Natural
Hydrogen and Helium potential confirmed by the Company via its maiden drilling campaign. The domestic
and global demand for Hydrogen and Helium, combined with new exploration techniques and experienced
personnel, provides Gold Hydrogen with an extraordinary opportunity to define and ultimately develop a
new Natural Hydrogen and Helium gas province.
The combined permit area of the Gold Hydrogen group is approximately 75,332km2. Gold Hydrogen holds
one granted exploration license (the Ramsay Project - PEL 687) and its two 100% owned subsidiary
companies (White Hydrogen Australia and Byrock Resources) hold an additional seven (7) applications for
Natural Hydrogen and Helium exploration within South Australia. Gold Hydrogen is also the preferred
applicant for four (4) gas storage exploration licenses applications (GSELA) covering an area of 8,107km2
within the Yorke Peninsula portion of PEL 687 in South Australia. These storage licence applications are in
addition to the granted exploration licence and application licences.
The group’s permit areas are characterised by low population densities, cooperative stakeholders and
aspects of the natural environment suited to the exploration and development of a future Natural
Hydrogen and Helium gas province. Gold Hydrogen places considerable importance on close liaison with
landholders, traditional owners and all other stakeholders, and this approach has led to the grant of its
key tenement PEL 687 in South Australia. The Company intends to continue to invest in these efforts.
Further Information
Further information on the Gold Hydrogen group, its projects, and its Board and Management can be found
on the Company’s website (www.goldHydrogen.com.au) together with a copy of the Company’s
Replacement Prospectus of 29 November 2022.
Gold Hydrogen also has accounts on LinkedIn and Twitter (@GHY_ASX), and copies of market releases will
be emailed to all interested parties who register via info@goldHydrogen.com.au
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This announcement has been authorised for release by the Managing Director.
On behalf of the Board
Karl Schlobohm
Company Secretary
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For Company Enquiries Contact:
Neil McDonald – Managing Director
nmcdonald@goldHydrogen.com.au
+61 7 3521 8038
Karl Schlobohm – Company Secretary / CFO
kschlobohm@goldHydrogen.com.au
+61 7 3521 8038
For Media Enquiries Contact:
Matthew Doman – Creastview Strategy
Matthew.doman@crestviewstrategy.com
+61 421 888 858
Prospective Resource Statements
The Prospective Resource Statements for Natural Hydrogen and for Helium have been included in this
announcement under the approval of Mr Billy Hadi Subrata, Chief Technical Officer for Gold Hydrogen,
who is a Qualified Petroleum Reserves and Resources Evaluator. Mr Hadi Subrata confirms that, as at the
date of this announcement, there is no change to information or additional information, since the effective
dates, that would materially change the estimates of prospective resources quoted.
Forward Looking Statement / Future Performance
This announcement may contain certain forward-looking statements and opinion Forward-looking
statements, including projections, forecasts and estimates, are provided as a general guide only and should
not be relied on as an indication or guarantee of future performance and involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties, assumptions, contingencies and other important factors, many of which are outside
the control of the Company and which are subject to change without notice and could cause the actual
results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from the future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Past performance is not
necessarily a guide to future performance and no representation or warranty is made as to the likelihood
of achievement or reasonableness of any forward-looking statements or other forecast. Nothing contained
in this announcement, nor any information made available to you is, or and shall be relied upon as, a
promise, representation, warranty or guarantee as to the past, present or the future performance of Gold
Hydrogen Limited.
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Table 1 – Prospective Resource Statement for Natural Hydrogen
Gold Hydrogen’s Ramsay Project: Prospective Resources* of Hydrogen in ‘000 Tonnes – 30 Sept 2021
PEL
Prospects
PEL 687
All
Prospects
and Leads
SPE
PRMS
Subclass
2U
1U
Best
Low
Estimate Estimate
Mean
3U
High
Estimate
Pg
Pd
Pc
207
1,313
4,187
8,820
22% 48% 10%
Yorke
Peninsula
PEL 687
Ramsay FB
Prospect
124
931
2,712
6,989
22% 50% 11%
PEL 687
Ramsay Lst
Prospect
10
70
191
492
26% 50% 13%
PEL 687
Maitland
Lead
7
26
40
92
17% 35%
6%
Kangaroo
Island
PEL 687
Navigator
Lead
34
152
280
678
19% 40%
8%
PEL 687
Kanmantoo Prospect
32
134
237
569
25% 40% 10%
*This estimate of Natural Hydrogen Prospective Resources must be read in conjunction with the
notes in the Company’s ASX release of 13 January 2023.
It should be noted that the estimated quantities of Natural Hydrogen that may potentially be
recovered by the application of a future development project(s) relate to undiscovered
accumulations. These estimates have both an associated risk of discovery and a risk of
development. Further exploration, appraisal and evaluation is required to determine the existence
of a significant quantity of potentially recoverable Natural Hydrogen.
QPRRE Statement – Natural Hydrogen
The Prospective Resource Statement for Natural Hydrogen in this announcement is based on, and fairly
represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by independent consultants “Teof
Rodrigues & Associates” with an effective date of 30 September 2021, and which forms part of the
Company’s Replacement Prospectus dated 29 November 2022. The Prospective Resource Statement,
together with all relevant notes, also appears in the Company’s ASX release of 13 January 2023.
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Table 2 – Prospective Resource Statement for Helium
Gold Hydrogen Prospective Resources* of Helium in Bcf - Ramsay Project (PEL 687 Yorke Peninsula) 21 February 2024
PEL
PEL
Prospects
687
PEL 687
PEL 687
SPE
PRMS
Subclass
Formation
1U
2U
Low
Best
Estimate Estimate
3U
Mean High
Estimate
Pg
All
Total
7
41
96
243
17% 60% 10%
Kulpara Formation
0.8
3.6
7.0
17.1
29% 60% 17%
Winulta Formation
0.1
0.6
1.6
4.0
12% 60% 7%
Fractured Basement
0.7
3.8
6.9
16.7
13% 60% 8%
Total
2
8
15
38
20% 60% 12%
Kulpara Formation
2.1
12.8
30.5
77.6
23% 60% 14%
Winulta Formation
0.3
2.4
7.7
19.8
8%
Fractured Basement
Prospect Hilbata Suite
1.6
10.3
25.5
65.2
12% 60% 7%
7.7
17.0
42.7
12% 60% 7%
33
81
205
16% 60% 10%
All
Prospects
Ramsay
Fault Block
South of
Ramsay
Fault Block
Prospect
Formations
Fractured Basement
1.4
Yorke Peninsula Heel
Total
5
Pd
Pc
60% 5%
*This estimate of Helium Prospective Resources must be read in conjunction with the notes in the
Company’s ASX release of 21 February 2024.
It should be noted that the estimated quantities of Helium that may potentially be recovered by the
application of a future development project(s) relate to undiscovered accumulations. These estimates
have both an associated risk of discovery and a risk of development. Further exploration, appraisal and
evaluation is required to determine the existence of a significant quantity of potentially recoverable
Helium.
QPRRE Statement - Helium
The Prospective Resource Statement for Helium in this announcement is based on, and fairly represents,
information and supporting documentation prepared by independent consultants “Teof Rodrigues &
Associates” with an effective date of 21 February 2024, and which was announced by the Company on
that date together with the accompanying assumptions and notes.
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Appendix A
Summary Table of Preliminary Results on Additional Samples
Name:
Location (UTM zone 53 GDA2020)
X
Ramsay 2
747,707.85
Y
6149385.46
Permit
PEL687
Entity holders
Gold Hydrogen 100%
Zones tested
Zone 1
Zone 2 and 3
Zone 7 and 8
Resources
Helium
Helium
Hydrogen
Formation
Granite Basement
Kulpara Dolomite
Parara Limestone
>200m Gross
180m Gross
406m Gross
Geological rock type
Granite
Dolomite
Limestone
Depth of the zones tested
1002mMD
712 mMD
197mMD and 289mMD
Type of test
Pressure test
Commingled pressure test
Commingled pressure
test
Phase recovered
Gas/Water
Gas/Water
Gas/Water
20 to 25% He
20 to 25% He
42% H2 (still
increasing)*
Gross thickness and net pay
thickness
Corrected H2 and He concentration
in gas recovered from downhole
sample
Flow rates, choke size, volumes
recovered
Fracture stimulation
Material non hydrocarbons
TBA
None
None
None
Nitrogen, Hydrogen
Nitrogen, Hydrogen
Nitrogen, Helium
* Please refer to Figure 2
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