Gold Hydrogen Confirms Strong Hydrogen and Helium Presence at Ramsay 4 Well
Gold Hydrogen Limited’s latest drilling at Ramsay 4 confirms significant natural hydrogen and helium formations, setting the stage for critical flow testing in early 2026 to assess commercial viability.
- Ramsay 4 well drilled to 855m with strong porous gas-bearing zones
- Elevated helium concentrations up to 36.9% confirmed in prior wells
- Wireline data shows continuity with earlier Ramsay wells’ formations
- Upcoming flow testing planned for late Q1 2026 to evaluate resource potential
- Strategic backing from Toyota, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, and ENEOS Xplora
Ramsay 4 Drilling Success
Gold Hydrogen Limited has announced promising results from its Ramsay 4 well, drilled to a depth of 855 meters in South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula. This well, part of the company’s 2025 drilling campaign and located just 500 meters from the Ramsay 2 well, has intersected multiple highly porous and permeable zones within key geological formations such as the Parara, Kulpara, and Winulta. These formations have shown strong lateral continuity with natural hydrogen and helium-bearing zones previously identified in Ramsay 1 and 2.
Significant Gas Concentrations and Reservoir Quality
Analysis of wireline logs provided by Baker Hughes reveals thick intervals within the Kulpara Dolomite and Winulta Sandstone sections, where helium concentrations reached up to 36.9% in earlier flow tests. The natural hydrogen and helium reservoir properties at Ramsay align well with other global natural hydrogen and helium projects, suggesting a potentially significant resource base. The company has collected multiple mud-gas and wellhead gas samples for third-party laboratory analysis, which will further refine the understanding of the resource.
Strategic Partnerships and Next Steps
Backing from strategic investors including Toyota Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, and ENEOS Xplora underscores the growing interest in natural hydrogen as a clean energy source. Gold Hydrogen plans to suspend the Ramsay 4 well temporarily to prepare for a comprehensive Completions and Well Test Program scheduled for late Q1 2026. This program aims to maximize fluid flow rates and provide critical data to inform the Ramsay field development plan and potential pilot project commercialization.
Challenges and Outlook
Despite encouraging technical results, the project faces geological and development risks, including the challenge of operating near agricultural lands and protected national parks. The company emphasizes ongoing engagement with landholders and communities to address these concerns. With global and governmental momentum behind hydrogen as an alternative energy source, Gold Hydrogen is positioning itself to capitalize on this emerging market, pending successful flow testing and further evaluation.
Bottom Line?
The upcoming flow tests in early 2026 will be pivotal in determining whether Ramsay’s natural hydrogen and helium resources can transition from promising prospects to commercial reality.
Questions in the middle?
- What flow rates and gas purity levels will the Q1 2026 testing reveal?
- How will Gold Hydrogen navigate environmental and community concerns near protected areas?
- What are the timelines and investment requirements for moving from pilot to full-scale development?
