Ramsay Project 2D Seismic Survey Commenced
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24 June 2024
ASX Announcement
Ramsay Project Update
Commencement of 2D Seismic Survey
Highlights:
Ramsay 2D regional seismic survey commenced over the Company’s flagship Ramsay Project, within
PEL 687 on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia.
The seismic survey will be over approximately 650 line kilometres, and is being undertaken by
Terrex, one of Australia’s leading onshore seismic survey acquisition specialists. Total Seismic has
been contracted to assist the Company with the project management and interpretation of survey
data.
The aim of the seismic survey is to delineate an extensive and regional Natural Hydrogen and Helium
system, which was penetrated by the Ramsay 1 and Ramsay 2 wells.
The analysis and interpretation of the Ramsay 2D seismic survey data– together with the results
from its stage 1 and stage 2 exploration well testing program – will assist the Company to optimize
future drilling locations and well designs across the Yorke Peninsula.
Stage 2 of the exploration well testing program is planned to commence in early-July 2024.
The Directors of Gold Hydrogen Limited (Gold Hydrogen, ASX: GHY, the Company) are pleased to provide
an operational update on the Company’s groundbreaking Ramsay Project on the Yorke Peninsula,
prospective for both Natural Hydrogen and Helium.
Commencement of Seismic Survey
Data acquisition has commenced on the Company’s regional Ramsay 2D seismic survey, scheduled to cover
approximately 650 line kilometres on the Yorke Peninsula, as outlined below in Map 1. The survey is being
undertaken by Terrex on public roads and is expected to take approximately six (6) weeks. This will be
followed by analysis and interpretation of the survey data over a further period of approximately six (6)
weeks.
The results of the Ramsay 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.
The main objectives of the acquisition of a modern regional seismic program are to assist in the delineation
of Ramsay Natural Hydrogen and Helium project, identify potential other Natural Hydrogen and Helium
accumulation(s), to support the identification of future drilling targets and to assist in the transition of
prospective resources to contingent resources of discovered accumulations.
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Map 1: Gold Hydrogen 2D Seismic Survey Lines
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Gold Hydrogen’s Chief Exploration Advisor, Frank Glass said:
The seismic data will be the first modern regional seismic data set acquired over the Yorke Peninsula and
will provide essential input into unraveling some of the geological complexities associated with the Natural
Hydrogen and Helium occurrences in the area.
The seismic data, in combination with the historic and recent well data, will underpin the building of a
consistent regional geological model and will assist with the selection of the drilling locations for the
Company’s next drilling campaign. With the ongoing support of Terrex and Total Seismic, I am confident
the Ramsay 2D acquisition project will result in quality subsurface data, acquired safely and within all
technical and environmental constraints.
Photo 1: Terrex Seismic Survey Equipment mobilising on the Yorke Peninsula
Gold Hydrogen Limited, Level 14, 110 Eagle Street (GPO Box 801) Brisbane, Qld 4000 | info@goldhydrogen.com.au | ABN 74 647 468 899
Stage 2 of Exploration Well Testing
As previously reported, Stage 1 of the well testing program was a successful building block for the
determination of the Company’s future activities, confirming the Natural Hydrogen and Helium purity
results encountered during drilling, and proving that Natural Hydrogen and Helium are capable of being
brought to surface.
Stage 2 of the Company’s exploration well testing program is currently planned to commence in early-July
2024, and is expected to take approximately 4 weeks. The Stage 2 program will involve the mobilisation
and installation of a pump to lift formation water from each well through tubing to the surface with the
intention to facilitate free gas flow to surface via the annulus. The gas from both the tubing (ie. the
formation water) and the annulus will be recombined downstream of a separator, with combined volume
and flow rate measurement being recorded.
If successful, the Stage 2 testing program will assist with the determination of potential flow rates and
accumulation metrics of the Natural Hydrogen and Helium reservoirs at the location of the Ramsay Project.
It should be noted that any detection of free hydrogen flowing to the surface would be highly encouraging
for the future of the Ramsay Project, and that it is likely future wells will be drilled in locations more optimal
for improved flow parameters.
Groundbreaking Exploration Testing for Both Natural Hydrogen and Helium
The Company considers itself to be at the start of an exciting journey, which is not dissimilar to that
undertaken by various world-renowned and ultimately successful oil and gas projects, like the early days
in the CSG and shale industries. For those particular resources, the exploration drilling and well completion
techniques were developed and optimised over time, improving project economics and ultimately leading
to major projects being developed.
The Company anticipates a similar path forward for its Natural Hydrogen and Helium prospective
resources, although the timeframe may be quicker as drilling and completions technologies developed for
other gas resources may be applicable to our Natural Hydrogen and Helium projects.
First Key Step on the Journey to Future Potential Development
The Company is of the view that the Ramsay Project contains significant prospective resources of both
Natural Hydrogen and Helium, with large scale potential that it is aiming to be potentially developed over
time.
There is very little data available for dedicated Natural 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.
Gold Hydrogen Limited, Level 14, 110 Eagle Street (GPO Box 801) Brisbane, Qld 4000 | info@goldhydrogen.com.au | ABN 74 647 468 899
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
USD$450 or AUD$675 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.
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.
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 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.
1
“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/ )
2
February 2024, www.nobleHelium.com.au , quoting Konbluth Consulting.
Gold Hydrogen Limited, Level 14, 110 Eagle Street (GPO Box 801) Brisbane, Qld 4000 | info@goldhydrogen.com.au | ABN 74 647 468 899
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
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 – Crestview Strategy
matthew.doman@crestviewstrategy.com
+61 421 888 858
Gold Hydrogen Limited, Level 14, 110 Eagle Street (GPO Box 801) Brisbane, Qld 4000 | info@goldhydrogen.com.au | ABN 74 647 468 899
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.
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.
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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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
SPE
1U
2U
PRMS
Low
Best
Sub-class Estimate Estimate
Mean
3U
High
Estimate
Pg
PEL 687
All
Prospects
and Leads
207
1,313
4,187
8,820
22% 48% 10%
Pd
Pc
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%
PEL 687
Navigator
Lead
34
152
280
678
19% 40%
8%
PEL 687
Kanmantoo Prospect
32
134
237
569
25% 40%
10%
Kangaroo
Island
*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.
Gold Hydrogen Limited, Level 14, 110 Eagle Street (GPO Box 801) Brisbane, Qld 4000 | info@goldhydrogen.com.au | ABN 74 647 468 899
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
Prospects
SPE
PRMS
Subclass
Formation
1U
Low
Estimat
e
2U
3U
Best
Mean High
Estimate
Estimate
Pg
Pd
Pc
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%
60
%
5%
Prospec Fractured Basement
Hilbata Suite
t
1.6
10.3
25.5
65.2
12
%
60
%
7%
Fractured Basement
1.4
Yorke Peninsula Heel
7.7
17.0
42.7
12
%
60
%
7%
Total
33
81
205
16
%
60
%
10
%
PEL 687 All
Prospects
PEL 687
PEL 687
Ramsay
Fault Block
South of
Ramsay
Fault Block
Prospec
t
Formations
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.
Gold Hydrogen Limited, Level 14, 110 Eagle Street (GPO Box 801) Brisbane, Qld 4000 | info@goldhydrogen.com.au | ABN 74 647 468 899
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