Good news for the helium industry — it’s being reported that Qatar’s helium plants are operating again. But will they be able to export?
Helium Extraction Act of 2017 & its potential impact
The events in the Middle East have caused a big dent in the global helium supply, but could the Helium Extraction Act help the U.S.?
Helium weather balloons to live stream rare solar eclipse
In two months, helium weather balloons will live stream an event we haven’t seen in nearly a century: A solar eclipse across the United States.
Qatar plant closure leaves a quarter of world’s helium trapped
Several news sources seem to confirm a Qatar helium plant closure, plants responsible for 29% of the world’s helium supply.
A note: Qatar blockade & impact on Zephyr helium supply
The announcement of a Qatar blockade has created global concerns over the availability of helium. We’ll explain the situation and how it impacts customers of Zephyr.
5 tips to get a fast, accurate quote from your helium provider
As a helium provider, we get quote requests every day. Believe it or not, the accuracy and speed of your quote has mostly to do with, well, you.
Edible balloon ice cream “float” challenge
On the Australian version of the hit show MasterChef, the impossible: An ice cream float — that’s ice cream, anchoring a floating, edible balloon.
Warm Neptune — Planet found with water, helium atmosphere
NASA says the planet nicknamed “Warm Neptune” has water and a hydrogen and helium atmosphere. But, how do you find helium 437 light years away?
Is a battle forming over Tanzania’s recently discovered helium reserve?
A helium reserve that is one of the largest ever discovered on Earth may be becoming a bit of a heated subject in Tanzania.
Discovery of antihelium – a story still being written
It sounds like a villain of a nerdy superhero of the elements, but antihelium is a very real and very weird thing. And we keep finding it.