Thor Energy is preparing the next stage of work at its HY-Range natural hydrogen project in South Australia, with a planned seismic programme expected to help define future drilling targets.
The company holds an 80.2% interest in the RSEL 802 licence, located immediately north of Adelaide. The project covers a large area considered prospective for naturally occurring hydrogen and helium, with the geological setting interpreted to include old basement rocks, fault structures and sedimentary cover.
HY-Range has become a more focused opportunity following two phases of soil air geochemistry. The second phase returned hydrogen readings of up to 30,000 parts per million, or 3%, compared with peak readings of about 3,000 parts per million from the first phase. Helium was also detected across multiple locations.
The company has used the geochemical data, together with existing gravity, magnetic and open-file subsurface information, to identify three priority areas: Mallala, Lochiel and Crystal.
Thor Energy’s next step is a 2D seismic survey, with Velsis awarded the contract. Field work is expected around the end of the third quarter or the start of the fourth quarter of 2025, and acquisition is expected to take about three to four weeks. The company has said it is fully funded for the programme.
Thor Energy PLC (LON:THR) is a leading exploration company focused on natural hydrogen and helium, with a significant footprint in the highly prospective South Australian region.
