Thor Energy Completes Phase 2 Geochemistry Survey at HY-Range Natural Hydrogen Project

Thor Energy has announced the successful completion of its Phase 2 geochemistry survey at the HY-Range natural hydrogen and helium project in South Australia. 

The program, conducted over a three-month period, was designed to expand upon the strong results from Phase 1, which recorded hydrogen concentrations up to 3,000 ppm—approximately 6,000 times background levels—alongside helium anomalies. 

Phase 2 focused on increasing data coverage and improving confidence in the results through enhanced sampling density and refined methodologies. The campaign successfully delivered targeted infill sampling across high-priority areas, confirming earlier findings while expanding the dataset across previously under-sampled zones. 

A key objective of the program was to eliminate the risk of anthropogenic (man-made) contamination, a known challenge in soil-gas sampling. Thor, working with contractor SGS, implemented rigorous sampling protocols and improved acquisition techniques, resulting in a higher level of data reliability and confidence. 

With field operations now complete, the company has begun preliminary analysis of the dataset, with results expected in the coming weeks. 

In parallel, Thor is progressing toward a 2D seismic survey, which will provide the first detailed subsurface imaging across the most prospective zones of the licence area. This next phase is expected to integrate geochemical and geophysical data to support future drilling target definition. 

Full press release can be found here.