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Highlights
- Buru Energy’s 2H Resources expands hydrogen and helium exploration in Australia.
- Exploration targets key geological areas for sustainable resource assessment.
- Innovative techniques support environmentally responsible exploration.
Buru Energy Ltd’s (ASX:BRU) subsidiary, 2H Resources, is accelerating its efforts in natural hydrogen and helium exploration, applying Buru’s established geological expertise and low-cost, advanced techniques. By focusing on regions across Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania, 2H Resources is building an extensive portfolio that covers approximately 65,000 square kilometers, strategically situated in areas with historical evidence of hydrogen and helium formations.
2H Resources aims to establish itself as a leader in Australia’s emerging hydrogen and helium sectors, prioritizing early-stage industry workflows to address unique exploration challenges. The company has integrated advanced geological data from multiple sources to guide exploration processes effectively. Delving deep into Australia’s geological landscape, 2H Resources is assessing key mechanisms that support hydrogen and helium formation, such as serpentinisation, radiolysis, and seismic activity, which play crucial roles in resource generation and migration. This approach, backed by Buru’s experience in onshore exploration, positions the company to tap into Australia’s hydrogen and helium potential.
To enhance exploration capabilities, 2H Resources has tailored traditional oil and gas exploration methods, adapting them for hydrogen sampling and seismic surveying in targeted areas. The company collaborates with organisations like CSIRO, deploying low-impact technologies such as portable gas sampling and weight-drop seismic acquisition tools. This environmentally conscious approach allows for detailed subsurface data collection, which is essential in accurately assessing potential reservoirs without significant ecological disruption.
Thomas Nador, CEO of Buru Energy, emphasized that Buru’s operational knowledge is instrumental to 2H Resources’ success. With a portfolio covering Australia’s most promising hydrogen and helium locations, increased regulatory support for the sector, and advanced technical capabilities, 2H Resources is progressing towards commercialisation and expanding its exploration projects. Nador noted that these efforts align with Buru’s broader goal of contributing to Australia’s net-zero objectives through innovative energy solutions.
In the nascent field of natural hydrogen, where analogues are few, 2H Resources is actively incorporating international insights to refine its methodologies. This includes analyzing case studies like the Pyrenean hydrogen exploration in France, adapting successful approaches to Australian geology. By studying these global analogues, 2H Resources has developed geological models to refine target selection and assess potential hydrogen reservoirs more accurately.
Looking ahead to 2025, 2H Resources is set to initiate on-ground activities, focusing on data collection to advance commercialisation opportunities. The company’s approach includes securing social licences, engaging with Traditional Owner groups, and working within Australia’s supportive regulatory framework. Through this multifaceted strategy, 2H Resources is contributing to Buru’s commitment to sustainable energy exploration while positioning itself as a key player in Australia’s hydrogen and helium sectors.
