Exhibit 99.1
| 1 UNLOCKING VALUE IN A CRITICAL GROWTH MARKET Nasdaq NEHC INVESTOR PRESENTATION Q4/2024 1 |
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| 7 About New Era Helium Globally scarce industrial gas commodity, utilized in rapidly growing high tech markets Will be US-Listed, North American helium platform positioned to participate in consolidation of exploration start-ups and midstream players Experienced executive team and board, with expertise in both helium and conventional gas development Proved and probable helium resource strategically located in Southeastern New Mexico in the Permian Basin Secured two (2) 10-year take-or-pay offtake agreements with international helium buyers (estimated $113 million(1) helium revenue generation) Vertically integrated, scalable helium operation with a focus on producing Responsibly Sourced Gas (RSG) and Responsibly Sourced Helium (RSH ) (2) (1) Helium revenues are net of royalties, transportation and tolling services. Estimates are prepared by New Era Helium management (2) RSH is trademarked by New Era Helium Helium, An Undersupplied Mission Critical Element A U.S. Platform for Growth & Consolidation Vertical Integration of the Helium Supply Chain Experienced Executive Team and Board Proved Reserves as a Differentiator Secured Long-Term Helium Offtake 3 Nasdaq NEHC |
| 9 Company Overview New Era Helium Corp. is a helium exploration and production company that sources helium from the Pecos Slope field located in Southeastern New Mexico in the Permian Basin. New Era has secured long-term offtake agreements (take-or-pay, fully-committed volumes) with two major international helium buyers that represent an estimated $113 million(1) of helium revenues over the life of the contracts.(2) Key Highlights • 400+ operated producing wells with average working interest (WI) of 93.7% ownership • Helium with natural gas and natural gas liquid (NGL)’s as a byproduct • Long-lived helium production out of the prolific Pecos Slope Gas field (via the Abo formation); producing conventionally since the late 1970’s • We are actively working towards becoming a vertically integrated helium extraction company, encompassing upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, with proven and probable reserves in addition to long-term secured offtake agreements • Two 10-year take-or-pay offtake agreements in place with major Tier-1 and Tier-2 international helium buyers • Helium recovery plant construction commenced in Q3 2023; estimated completion in Q2 2025 with a nameplate capacity of 20 gross MMCFE/D of inlet natural gas ~$113MM Helium Revenue Commitments(1) Two (2) 10-year helium sales agreements in place with international helium buyers 400+ Operated wells with commercial He qty. Producing helium and natural gas, today, in the Permian Basin ~1.5 BCF Gross Proved + Probable Helium Reserves(3)(4) Third-Party Validated Proven & Probable Reserves (Not Prospective) 137k Gross Acres (HBP) Unique Permian Basin asset that was discovered in 1977 (1) Helium revenues are net of royalties, transportation and tolling services. Estimates are prepared by New Era Helium management. (2) Assumes helium pricing at market rates confidentially negotiated; is not inclusive with revenue of natural gas or natural gas liquid (NGL). (3) 0.5 BCF of gross proved helium volumes and 1.0 BCF of gross probable helium volumes in recoverable reserves (4) Gross proved and probable reserves independently prepared by MKM Engineering as of December 31, 2023. 4 Nasdaq NEHC |
| 10 [picture] [picture] [picture] [picture] [picture] [picture] Key strategic partnerships New Era At a Glance 2Q25 Expected start of delivering helium to buyers 3-stream (He, Nat Gas, Natural Gas Liquid) Revenue generation derived from three streams ~1.5 BCF 2P Helium Reserves (2) Substantial reserve base with high-purity helium Permian Basin: Strategic location for helium production 36.0 MMCF p.a. Two (2) 10-year helium sales agreements in place with major helium buyers ~4.2 MMCF/D(1) Producing helium and natural gas in the Permian Basin (1) Includes gross daily production of natural gas as of August 2024; includes helium concentration that does not contribute to revenue. (2) 0.5 BCF of gross proved helium volumes and 1.0 BCF of gross probable helium volumes in recoverable reserves. Gross proved and probable reserves as prepared by MKM Engineering as of December 31, 2023. NEH engaged MKM Engineering as an independent reserve auditor to prepare the report. Neither the engagement nor the compensation is contingent on results or future production rates for the subject properties. (3) Kornbluth Helium Consulting, LLC. ~1.6% Est. U.S. He Market Share(3) Plant capacity will represent ~1.6% of domestic 2023 He demand. 5 Nasdaq NEHC |
| Key Management ▪ Co-Founder of New Era Helium partner at Solis Partners, LLC. ▪ Mr. Gray has oil and gas experience spanning 19 years, having directly operated over 950 wells located in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma since 2005. Mr. Gray has a specialization in conventional oil and gas assets Prior Company and Experience: E. Will Gray II Chairman & CEO ▪ Prior Company Mr. Rugen, CPA has 40 yrs experience in Experience: executive, accounting, and finance positions primarily in E&P and oilfield services companies. ▪ Mr. Rugen was previously the CFO of Riley Exploration Permian, Inc., a NYSE American listed Permian Basin oil and gas company and CFO/Interim CEO of Tengasco, Inc, its predecessor. Michael J Rugen Chief Financial Officer Prior Company Bret Pearcy Head of Geology ▪ Ms. Kay joined Solis Partners in 2020 to implement and oversee the company’s New Mexico land and regulatory department. ▪ Before joining Solis Partners, Vicki worked as an independent landman for 15 years, serving clients with an emphasis on the Haynesville and the Permian. Prior Company Experience: Vicki Kay Land &Legal ▪ Mr. Parsons has over 17 years of oil and gas experience as both an engineer and landman. ▪ He previously worked as a production and operations engineer and as a landman for various companies from Texas to Colorado. Prior Company Experience: Scott Parsons Operations ▪ Seasoned oil and gas executive with over 40 years of experience in petroleum engineering, senior management, and international banking. ▪ Held roles in exploration, production, and operations, including reservoir and production engineering, drilling, facility design, property evaluations, and M&A Prior Company Experience: Pat Seale Head of Engineering ▪ Geologist and Geologic Advisor with over Experience: 35 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, primarily in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico. ▪ Has extensive experience leading drilling programs to generate, characterize, and optimize drilling prospects for asset exploitation. 6 Nasdaq NEHC |
| 11 Board of Directors ▪ Co-Founder of New Era Helium and partner at Solis Partners, LLC. ▪ Mr. Gray has oil and gas experience spanning 19 years, having directly operated over 950 wells located in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma since 2005. Mr. Gray has a specialization in conventional oil and gas assets Prior Company Experience: E. Will Gray II Chairman & CEO Years of experience: 19 years Background: Years of experience: 41 years Background: ▪ Executive in the chemical and industrial gas industries, ▪ President of Kornbluth Helium Consulting, LLC. and former VP/General Manager of Global Helium for both BOC Gases and the Matheson Gas subsidiary of Nippon Sanso Holdings. Prior CompanyExperience: ▪ An experienced entrepreneur and public policy leader, having served in C-Level leadership roles for energy-related companies and as a U.S. Representative for Texas, where he chaired the Republican Study Committee ▪ Serves on multiple boards, including as Chairman of the Texas’ Electric Grid at ERCOT and Director of CO2 Energy Transitions LLC PriorExperience: Bill Flores Audit Committee Chairman Years of experience: 35 years Background: Years of experience: 40 years Background: ▪ Executive in the chemical and industrial gas industries, ▪ Ran a consulting practice focused on Commercial Excellence that has completed projects in pricing and sales effectiveness. ▪ Has also served as an advisor to Acme Cryogenics Prior Company Experience: Stan Borowiec Independent Director ▪ Developed and commercialized energy transition technologies, overseeing over $1B in infrastructure builds, e.g. largest sustainable jet fuel offtake deal. ▪ Generated billions in value by aligning capital providers, corporates, and tech founders, driving operational excellence within portfolio companies. Prior Company Experience: Charles Nelson Compensation Committee Chairman Years of experience: 13 years Background: Phil Kornbluth Governance and Nominating Committee Chairman 7 Nasdaq NEHC |
| 13 Unique Properties of Helium ▪ Colorless, odorless, tasteless gas ▪ Chemically and Radiologically inert – Helium is non-reactive and does not become radioactive ▪ Second lightest element & second smallest molecule ▪ Lightest & smallest that does not burn ▪ Helium has the lowest condensation point of any element ▪ -452.2 degrees F, -269 degrees C, 4.2 degrees K ▪ Liquid Helium is the coldest substance on the planet ▪ Helium remains liquid even at absolute zero ▪ Gaseous Helium has a very high specific heat and thermal conductivity 2 He Helium 8 Nasdaq NEHC |
| 95% of the world’s helium production is associated with the production of natural gas(1) .. Helium is a non-renewable noble gas primarily obtained through the extraction and processing of natural gas reservoirs, where it is a byproduct, and plays a crucial role in various industrial applications. Increasingly used in high tech applications – semiconductors, MRI, optical fiber, aerospace ▪ $6-7 billion international helium market at the end-user level(1) ▪ Helium usually trades in USD at the wholesale level ▪ Electronics has/will surpass MRI as the #1 application(1) ▪ Helium business is extremely “opaque”; it is not publicly traded with volume/price agreements negotiated privately Helium business is an “oligopoly” led by 5 large multinational industrial gas companies (“Helium Customers”): ~47% of effective capacity (7 of 16 plants) in the U.S. ~31% of global demand In the U.S. ~15% of global demand in China, # 2 & fastest growing 2-4% p.a. Expected volume CAGR 2021-2025 (1) (1) Kornbluth Helium Consulting, LLC 2 He Helium 9 Nasdaq NEHC |
| 15 Typical Path to He Monetization Gas Field Gas Processing, Helium Extraction 98-99% Purity Gaseous He Jumbo Tube Trailer Helium Liquefaction Plant Sale to Balloon Gas Market (at Plant Tailgate) 11,000Gallon ISO Container Liquid Helium To Domestic or Overseas Helium Transfill Transport Crude to Helium Liquefier for Tolling Sale as high purity crude helium 10 Nasdaq NEHC |
| Helium Applications in High-Growth Sectors Attractive Demand Growth Drivers ▪ Semiconductor Manufacturing: Helium is crucial in semiconductor manufacturing due to its unique properties as an inert gas and high thermal conductor and serves various functions throughout the manufacturing process, with limited substitutes.(1) ▪ Space and Defense: Helium is used in liquid fueled rockets and in critical processes during lift-off, including separation of hot gases and ultra-cold liquids. National defense applications include rocket engine testing, scientific balloons, surveillance crafts, air-to-air missile guidance systems, and more.(2) ▪ Life Sciences and Technology: 20% of helium is used in healthcare mainly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), 17% in analytical and laboratory applications, and 6% in engineering and scientific applications.(3) ▪ Cryogenics: Liquid helium’s extremely low temperature makes it uniquely qualified for use in cooling the superconducting magnets utilized in MRI scanners, NMR scanners, particle accelerators and nuclear fusion research . (4)(5) Technology Manufacturing ✓ Semiconductor manufacturing ✓ LCDPanels ✓ Fiber optics cables Healthcare & Life Sciences ✓MRI Scanners ✓Helium-ion microscopes ✓Laser eye surgery ✓Cryogenics Aerospace & Defense ✓ Space Exploration ✓ Fuel Purging Systems ✓ Defense and Rocket Guidance Systems Industrial Uses ✓ Welding, shield masks ✓ Gas leak detection ✓ Nuclear reactor coolant ✓ Crystal growth Mission Critical Applications (1) Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on Helium Supply Risk. (2) U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management. (3) The Institute for Energy Research (IER), Washington D.C. (4) Siemens Healthineers: The Liquid Gold of MRI. (5) NASA: NASA Awards Agency-wide Helium Contract. 11 Nasdaq NEHC |
| Shortage 1.0 (2006-2008) Shortage 2.0 (2011-2013) Shortage 3.0 (2018-2020) Shortage 4.0 (2022-2024) Global Helium Shortages(1) Logistical, geopolitical risks & supply chain disruptions caused significant helium shortage events 17 Depletion of the BLM’s (Bureau of Land Management) reserves (2) Outages at BLM’s Helium Enrichment Unit Outages at Exxon’s Wyoming Unit Production shortfalls in Qatar Loss of capacity from the BLM Production shortfalls in Algeria Maintenance outages BLM outage Delayed production from Gazprom Maintenance outages Helium Sources Worldwide (1) Kornbluth Helium Consulting, LLC (2) The Bureau of Land Management is an agency within the United States Department of Interior responsible for administering U.S. federal lands. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the BLM oversees more than 247.3 million acres of land, or one-eighth of the United States’ total land mass. 12 Nasdaq NEHC |
| Historical Helium Pricing Source: Kornbluth Helium Consulting LLC (1) Prices represented are the price for bulk liquid helium at the source sold in large quantities (>100MMscf/yr) under long term contracts (>=10 yrs.) Within the last two decades, helium prices have increased dramatically. $69 $71 $73 $75 $77 $90 $95 $112 $121 $144 $142 $145 $160 $250 $230 $220 $375 $425 $100.00 $150.00 $200.00 $250.00 $350.00 $300.00 $400.00 $450.00 $50.00 $- 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 W.A. LHE Prices (1) 13 Nasdaq NEHC |
| 19 Helium’s Well-Established U.S. Supply Chain will Provide New Era with Global Market Access Access to Tier-1Players Established Supply Chain Reliable Market Supplier ▪ New Era has a reliable supply of helium available for processing.(1) ▪ The Pecos Slope Plant in Southeastern New Mexico in the Permian Basin allows New Era to produce gaseous helium for sale to major players or liquefaction. ▪ Large helium distributors have an existing network to ship New Era’s helium to global markets. Extraction from Gas Fields Purification at Helium Plant Liquefaction at Keyes Helium Ship to Major Distributors Helium has been listed on the critical materials list of major economies such as the United States, the European Union, and mainland China because it is critical to strategic industries and at high risk of supply shortages.(2) A helium tolling agreement, enables NEH to produce liquid helium and facilitates access to a global market. (1) Reliability is based upon NEH’s 3rd party validation of our 1Pand 2P helium reserves as of 12/31/23 (2) IHS Chemical. Helium Economics Handbook (CEH); April 2022 14 Nasdaq NEHC |
| Robust Helium Supply Chain from Wellhead to Customer NEW ERA HELIUM CORP Helium Offtake Agreements Helium Natural Gas Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Processing Plant for: • Helium Recovery & Purification • NGL Fractionation • Natural Gas Separation Natural Gas New Era Production New Era is constructing a helium processing plant (Pecos Slope Plant) estimated to be completed in Q2 2025. New Era has secured 10-year offtake agreements with two major international helium buyers (Tier-1 and Tier-2) End User 15 Nasdaq NEHC |
| New Era holds sizeable commercial helium reserves proximal to a mature network of infrastructure Sizeable Resource in a Strategic Locale Pecos Slope New Mexico Leasehold (Helium Heat Map) ▪ Within 550 miles of 6 out of 7 U.S. helium liquefaction plants ▪ 20 miles north of Roswell, Southeastern New Mexico in the Permian Basin ▪ Less than 0.5 miles to El Paso Kinder Morgan Line ▪ Less than 15miles to EPDNGL Line ▪ Less than one mile from major highway Commercial Helium Concentration (>0.3 MOL% He) 315 Independently Evaluated Wells (He Sampling)(1) (1) Helium sampling independently performed on 315 wells administered by New Era Helium. 16 Nasdaq NEHC |
| Helium Reserves (1) Helium sampling independently performed on 315 wells administered by New Era Helium. (2) Helium revenues are net of royalties, transportation and tolling services. Estimates are prepared by New Era Helium management (3) Expected to be listed upon the closing off the business combination (4) Internal estimates provided by New Era Helium Past Insight ▪ The Pecos Slope Field has produced nearly 600B cubic ft. (BCF) of natural gas since 1977. Helium was first captured and sold commercially starting in 2018 ▪ NEH has sampled 315 of its producing wells showing commercial helium content ranging from 0.003 Mol % - 1.573 Mol % with a mean average of 0.468Mol % (1) ▪ NEH’s two 10- year offtake agreements for its helium represent $113MM of value(2) Present Status ▪ One of only two companies that will trade on a US major Exchange that have proved helium reserves(3) ▪ To date, New Era Helium’s proven + probable reserve development scenario calls for drilling of 540 wells with the full development of 75,840 acres (55.36%) of its total 137,000 gross acre leasehold(4) ▪ That leaves an additional 61,160 acres (44.64%) that has yet to be developed(4) Future Vision ▪ The 2P Development Plan for Proved & Probable reserves identified by NEH paints a positive picture of 44.64% of the NEH leasehold yet to be developed at the end of the 2P Development, with ABO reservoir upside future development essentially equal to the reserves contained in the NEH 12/31/2023 YEReserve Report for the Pecos Slope ABO Field.(4) ▪ The company's goal is to secure at least 2% of the North American helium market and become a key player in aggregating helium production across the region. Helium Reserves ▪ Gross proved helium reserves estimate at 489 MMcf ▪ Net proved helium reserves estimate at 389 MMcf ▪ Gross probable reserves estimate at 1,038 MMcf ▪ Net probable reserves estimate at 704 MMcf 17 Nasdaq NEHC |
| Attractive Long-Term Offtake Agreements in Place with Major Helium Buyers Helium Offtake Agreements Buyer Agreement #1 Tier 1Gas Co. Agreement #2 Tier 2 Gas Co. Term 10Years 10Years Quantity 50% : (16.4-18.0) MMSCF/ yr 50% : (16.4-18.0) MMSCF/ yr Mode of Delivery Bulk Gaseous Helium Bulk Liquid Helium Price Market Rate, Ex Works Market Rate, Ex Works, Liquefier Price Adjustment U.S. CPI U.S. CPI Floor Price ~75% - 1st 5 years 70% of Initial Price Price Reopeners After Yr 3 After Yr 3 Prepayment N/A $2MM 18 Nasdaq NEHC |
| Vertical Integration Allows for Greater Monetization ▪ All natural gas volumes are currently gathered and processed by IACX Energy ▪ Upon completion of the Pecos Slope Plant, we will be vertically integrated in production, processing, and midstream takeaway – a complete helium platform operation ▪ Inlet gas volumes: 20 MMCF/D ▪ Helium (gaseous) sales volumes: ~99 MCF/D ▪ Sales gas flow rate: ~15.7 MMCF/D ▪ NGL flow rate: ~1,070 BBL/D ▪ Off spec fuel gas flow rate: ~2.6 MMCF/D ▪ Midstream gathering system ▪ With a National Exchange Listing, the Company is positioned to aggregate additional assets within North America Illustrative 3D rendering of New Era Pecos Slope Plant currently under construction. 19 Nasdaq NEHC |
| Why Invest STRATEGIC LOCALE Proximity to key infrastructure - 20 miles north of Roswell and within 550 miles of 6 out of 7 U.S. He Liquification plants. In close proximity to interstate pipelines and less than one mile from a major highway HELIUM PRODUCTION Producing helium TODAY(~0.003 - 1.57 MOL% helium concentration) that can be scaled through workover improvements and/or new drills PLANTIN PROGRESS Helium Processing Plant construction underway (30% complete) ($3.7 million funded) with expected completion by Q2 2025 OFFTAKESIN PLACE Two (2) 10-year helium purchase ”take-or-pay” agreements executed to secure offtake for 36 MMCF p.a. plant output HELIUM RESERVES IN PLACE 137,000 gross acres (HBP) located in Southeastern New Mexico in the Permian Basin with approximately 1.5 BCF(1) of gross proved and probable helium reserves in place (1) 0.5 BCF of gross proved helium volumes and 1.0 BCF of gross probable helium volumes in recoverable reserves. 20 Nasdaq NEHC |
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| Abo Gas Cum Map Abo Structure Helium Heat Map Key Maps 23 Nasdaq NEHC |
| 29 AT AGLANCE Pecos Slo p e Field • The Pecos Slope Field has produced nearly 600 billion cubic feet of natural gas since 1977 .. To that end, there are more than 540 proved and probable locations on the property it can drill to help expand and update its helium reserves. • To date, New Era Helium’s proven + probable reserve development scenario calls for drilling of 540 wells with the full development of 75 ,840 acres (55 ..36 % ) of its total 137 ,000 gross acre leasehold • That leaves an additional 61 ,160 acres (44 ..64 % ) that has yet to be developed. • The 2P Development Plan for Proved & Probable reserves that have been identified by NEH paints a very a positive picture of 44.64 % of the NEH leasehold yet to be developed at the end of the 2 P Development, with ABO reservoir upside future development essentially equal to the reserves contained in the NEH 12 /31 /2023 YEReserve Report for the Pecos Slope ABO Field • The company’s goal as an emerging player in the helium space is to, at minimum, secure at least ~ 2 % of the North American helium market and position itself as a key player in the aggregation of existing helium production across North America .. 24 |
