ARPA-E Launches Initiative to Revolutionise Helium Supply Chain
- Feb 24, 2024
- 3 min read
ARPA-E is launching a transformative initiative aimed at redefining the helium supply chain to ensure sustainability amidst global production declines and shortages. Through collaborative efforts and innovative technologies, the agency seeks to identify new helium sources, enhance extraction methods, and promote recycling, thereby safeguarding critical industries reliant on helium for advanced technologies like fibre optics, semiconductors, and quantum computing. This initiative holds the promise of ushering in a new era of helium production and utilisation, driven by efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and economic stability.
