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PULSAR HELIUM ANNOUNCES PROMISING PRE-FEASIBILITY RESULTS FOR TUNU PROJECT IN
Although the data in the area is too limited to confirm the feasibility at this stage, the assessment identifies a geothermal resource near the town of Ittoqqortoormiit, with estimated reservoir temperatures between 80-130°C, where conductive faults/fractures are considered the main driver behind fluid flow. It highlights dual development scenarios that could supply renewable power to the local community and enable commercial helium extraction from produced gases, underscoring Tunu's promise as a dual clean energy and industrial gas project.
Highlights
• Independent PFS by Sproule-ERCE confirms the presence of an active geothermal system beneath Liverpool Land, with geochemical and geophysical evidence indicating subsurface reservoir temperatures of 80-130°C.
• Reservoir analytical modelling shows potential flow rates of up to ~720 m³ / hour in the best-case scenarios, supporting the production of geothermal power sufficient to supply the entire settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit with clean energy, while also providing surplus capacity for helium separation.
• In high-case scenarios, helium recovery could reach ~350 thousand cubic feet (Mcf) per day, representing one of the most prospective primary helium opportunities in
• Binary cycle and dual-flash geothermal power systems were identified as the most feasible options, with estimated capital expenditures of USD
• The Governments of
"The results of this independent Pre-Feasibility study, combined with the announcement of a new airport at Ittoqqortoormiit, highlight the extraordinary potential of the
"With minimal existing infrastructure in
Pre-Feasibility Study Detail
The independent Pre-Feasibility Study by Sproule-ERCE provides preliminary evidence that Tunu could host a working geothermal system capable of producing both clean energy and helium. Analysis of hot spring samples indicates underground temperatures of 80-130°C, warm enough to generate electricity. In the best-case scenario, the fractured rocks beneath Tunu could allow enough hot water to flow to the surface to power both the local community of Ittoqqortoormiit and the equipment needed to separate helium from the gases dissolved in the water.
If these stronger flow conditions are confirmed, a single well pair could fully decarbonize Ittoqqortoormiit's electricity supply and provide an additional 4.2 megawatts of power for helium processing. This would support daily helium production of ~350,000 cubic feet, positioning Tunu one of the very few primary helium resources in
The study also makes clear that outcomes depend heavily on the size and connectivity of the underground fracture system. If the rock proves less permeable, flow rates, and therefore power and helium volumes, could be lower. To reduce this risk, Sproule-ERCE recommends a focused 2026 program including magneto-telluric surveys, further hot spring sampling, and eventually a slim appraisal well to directly measure reservoir conditions. These steps will allow Pulsar to refine the project design, strengthen confidence for investors and potential partners, and unlock a strategically important source of renewable power and critical helium supply for
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Project Progress to Date
Over the past 18 months, Pulsar has advanced Tunu from a conceptual opportunity to a defined project supported by multiple independent lines of evidence. Early surface exploration identified hot springs venting gases with helium concentrations as high as 0.8%, one of the highest levels measured in
In 2024, Pulsar executed a passive seismic survey across the Kap Tobin prospect, deploying 150 sensors at close spacing. The survey identified two prominent low-velocity anomalies between 50-200 meters depth, coincident with surface hot springs and a major fault system. These anomalies are interpreted as fractured reservoirs capable of storing and channeling helium-rich fluids. The data also indicated a higher degree of fracturing than previously anticipated, a positive sign for both gas migration and geothermal circulation.
To build on these results, Pulsar engaged Sproule-ERCE in
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Pulsar is the first company licensed for helium exploration in
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