Pulsar Helium Hits Record Gas Pressure at Topaz Project
Minneapolis, Friday, 9 January 2026.
Pulsar Helium confirmed its highest pressure reading to date at the Jetstream #5 well, registering 8.9 MPa. This milestone sets the stage for comprehensive flow testing commencing in February 2026.
Technical Analysis of the Pressure Anomaly
On January 9, 2026, Pulsar Helium Inc. (TSXV: PLSR, AIM: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF) released data confirming a significant geological development at its Topaz Project in Minnesota [1][2]. The Jetstream #5 appraisal well, which was spudded on November 28, 2025, encountered a new pressurized gas influx at a depth of approximately 871 meters [2]. The calculated bottom-hole pressure at this depth is approximately 8.9 MPa [1]. This reading represents a substantial increase of 93.478% compared to the 4.6 MPa pressure observed at the shallower 451-meter interval, marking the highest pressure recorded to date at the Topaz facility [1].
Operational Timeline and Future Drilling
Drilling operations are currently ongoing as the well advances toward a planned total depth of up to 1,524 meters [1]. The operational team returned to the site on January 3, 2026, to resume these critical activities following a scheduled holiday break [2]. Upon the completion of Jetstream #5, Pulsar Helium intends to mobilize the drilling rig to the site of the next appraisal well, Jetstream #6 [1]. This new site is located roughly 2.2 kilometers southwest of the original discovery well, Jetstream #1, indicating a continued effort to delineate the extent of the reservoir [1][2].
Strategic Testing and Resource Context
Looking ahead, the company has outlined a comprehensive multi-well flow testing program scheduled to commence in early February 2026 [1]. This phase is designed to evaluate the Jetstream #3, #4, and #5 wells through a sequence of flow tests and pressure build-ups, with an anticipated duration of six weeks per well [1]. This rigorous testing is essential for validating the commercial potential of the site, which has previously drawn significant scientific attention for containing Helium-3 concentrations of approximately 14.5 parts per billion—levels comparable to those found in lunar samples [3].