NASCO Hits Gas at Las Animas Helium Project, Confirms Strong Reservoir Potential

Oct 24, 2025

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NASCO drilled its first test well at the Las Animas helium project in Colorado to a depth of 442m, encountering gas in the Lyons Sand formation at ~330m, confirming the site’s structural advantage over nearby wells (presumably referring to Blue Star and Desert Eagle) with helium grades up to 8.8%.

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