Getech on board with hunt for hydrogen and helium in Morocco
Natural resource detection specialist Getech has signed a deal to assist in the exploration of hydrogen and helium in Morocco.
The Leeds-based company has reached an ‘Exploration Collaboration Agreement’ with Sound Energy, which is working closely with the Moroccan government to increase its renewable energy and natural gas options.
The parties ‘will collaborate to seek to explore for natural hydrogen and helium in Morocco’, with the initial phase of the deal comprising a joint regional screening study to identify areas of potential interest.
Richard Bennett, CEO at Getech, said: “We look forward to collaborating with Sound Energy to unlock the potential of natural hydrogen and helium resources in Morocco.
“Getech’s advanced geoscience solutions and AI capabilities will play a crucial role in driving cost-effective exploration in this highly promising region.”
Getech will leverage its proprietary gravity and magnetics database, along with its advanced geoscience platform, Globe™, and machine learning algorithms, to identify prospective regions for geological hydrogen and helium in Morocco.
Meanwhile Sound Energy, which is the largest onshore hydrocarbon exploration permit holder in Morocco, will use its regional geoscience knowledge and extensive operational expertise, to facilitate any future exploration process.
Both companies will then aim to jointly negotiate exclusive rights for the exploration and exploitation of hydrogen and helium resources in Morocco, progressing towards necessary geophysical and drilling activities.
John Argent, VP Geoscience at Sound Energy, added: “This agreement with Getech, a company with renowned geological expertise in the energy and mining sectors, is a significant first step forward in our strategy to expand our exploration activities into new transition energy resources, starting in Morocco.
“With our established presence and operational expertise, combined with Getech’s innovative geoscience tools, we are well-positioned to lead the way in seeking to unlock Morocco’s hydrogen and helium potential.”
Hydrogen has long been considered a key player in the switch towards low-carbon energy provision while helium is a crucial raw material, heavily utilised in the medical, electronics, aerospace, nuclear and telecommunications sectors.
