Helix Exploration gets approval to restart Rudyard facility

Montana's Oil and Gas Conservation Board has granted Helix Exploration PLC permission to resume operations at its Rudyard helium facility, the company announced in a press release. The board's decision came after a Tuesday hearing, allowing the firm to vent waste gas, mainly nitrogen, at the site. This exemption carries the condition of routine gas composition inspections.

Helix Exploration has already initiated the restart of its wells and production facility. The firm anticipates resuming the filling of tube trailers in the coming days, as part of a helium sales agreement unveiled on September 25, 2026. Currently, two leased trailers are at the site, awaiting filling. Helix Exploration plans to release additional updates once flow rates have been confirmed and the filling process has begun.

CEO Bo Sears expressed optimism about bringing the wells back online and advancing the company's field expansion strategy.