By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : January 16, 2026 7:59 am
The helium plant is already constructed and operationally proven, significantly reducing execution risk and shortening Avanti's path to first production
Avanti Helium signed a non-binding MOU with a helium tech partner to move an existing, built helium plant to its Sweetgrass project in Montana, streamlining production by avoiding construction delays, with plans to finalize agreements for relocating, installing, and operating the facility to produce marketable helium.
This deal lets Avanti use proven technology quickly, reducing risk and accelerating the path to generating revenue from its helium reserves.
The helium plant is already constructed and operationally proven, significantly reducing execution risk and shortening Avanti's path to first production. Notably, the plant has approximately three months of runtime to date making it practically new but available quickly.
The Sweetgrass project is largely prepared to receive the plant, with the plant site leased and pipelines from existing wells installed. Civil works to support plant placement, truck loading, and operations will commence upon completion of definitive agreements. Avanti expects to advance relocation, installation, and commissioning activities on an accelerated timeline, to realize first helium production and sales.
"This is a major step forward for Avanti," said Chris Bakker, CEO of Avanti Helium. "Securing access to an existing, U.S.-based helium processing plant with minimal hours of runtime allows the Company to materially compress our development timeline while reducing capital and execution risk. With infrastructure in place at Sweetgrass and strong productivity from our wells, this approach positions us to move quickly toward revenue generation in a strengthening North American helium market."