Category Archives: Helium Stewardship Act of 2013

House Hearing On Implementation Of New Helium Legislation

“For many scientists, including me, liquid helium is our professional lifeblood.” So stated William Halperin, Professor of Physics at Northwestern University and the chair-elect of the American Physical Society’s Division of Condensed Matter Physics. Halperin was testifying at a July … Continue reading

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Helium Stewardship Act Of 2013 Testimony (GA0-15-734T)

Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives about Helium Stewardship Act of 2013 Read more

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Helium: A Noble, Rare, and Versatile Gas

It’s graduation season: Seal some money in an envelope, drag a lawn chair over to the driveway, and dodge that cluster of helium balloons while you snag yourself a slice of cake. While you’re shoving that cake in your piehole, … Continue reading

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Helium Prices On The Rise

Get ready for helium prices to rise. While only two companies wound-up with winning bids in the auction, everyone in attendance left happy. Everyone in the room is set to make more money. That includes the losing bidders and the … Continue reading

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Amarillo Helium Auction

We have about 10 billion cubic feet of helium stored here in Amarillo, and in just a few days, 92 million cubic feet of it will be up for grabs. Robert Jolley, the Amarillo Field Office Manager from the Bureau … Continue reading

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