Specialist remote sensing company DiRT Exploration has started a remote spectroscopy study designed to identify the presence, location and relative abundance of potential hydrogen, helium and hydrocarbon emissions using the atmospheric gasesโ unique spectral and physical properties.
Armed with the study findings, the company will then put boots on the ground. It will begin a geochemical survey in May targeting high-priority sites. Cutting-edge autonomous gas sensors will take centre stage, conducting month-long, continuous sampling to deliver important insights into gas concentrations and future targets.
The big guns will then be unleashed, with 2D seismic surveys expected to be run over the grounds in the second half of the year. Management says discussions with potential seismic contractors are already in their advanced stages, with a preferred partner expected to be announced soon.
King Energy director Richard King said: โThe Alinya project is entering an exciting period of accelerated exploration activities commencing immediately. The next several stages of activity will mature a high-value portfolio of drill-ready prospects to be tested at the first possible opportunity.โ
The project is remote at 150km west of Cooper Pedy. However the company believes its proximity to Santos Ltdโs nearby Moomba processing facility means any future 3H discoveries at Alinya could be brought into production relatively quickly and cheaply.
The South Australian government is relentlessly pushing forward with its bold hydrogen strategy, which means commercial discoveries of the naturally occurring gas are poised to become increasingly valuable.
When Whitebark-King acquisition has settled, the Alinya project will have access to more significant funding for exploration. Given the massive land area and the prolific numbers of sub-salt structures at site, Whitebark may one day find itself in the box seat to help deliver South Australiaโs mission to decarbonise the State.
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