US Department of Energy Adds Helium to Critical Materials List

As supply chain pressures mount in artificial intelligence data centers and semiconductor manufacturing, Washington deployed 1 of its critical moves. The US Department of Energy (DOE) added helium to the critical materials list with an official notice dated October 23, 2026.

Why was helium added to the critical materials list?

The Department stated that helium is irreplaceable in many essential energy and technology functions, including chip manufacturing, quantum computing, and leak testing in natural gas infrastructure. The demand surge driven by superintelligence models and data center infrastructure was also among the primary justifications for the decision.

How is Pulsar Helium positioned in the US market?

Speaking after the decision, Cliff Cain, President of Pulsar Helium (PLSR), stated that domestic resource development has become urgent for national security and technological leadership. The company announced that it is preparing to meet the growing demand of the US market with its high-grade discovery at the Topaz site in Minnesota.

Traded on the London and Toronto stock exchanges, Pulsar Helium holds the Minnesota Topaz, Michigan Falcon, and Greenland Tunu projects in its portfolio. The company continues its operations in primary helium fields not tied to hydrocarbon production.

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