Max Power to accelerate towards commercial validation of natural hydrogen system in Saskatchewan
MAX Power Mining Corp has announced an expansion and acceleration of its commercial validation programme for what it describes as Canada’s first natural hydrogen system, advancing a multi-well drilling strategy at its Lawson Complex in Saskatchewan.
The company said it has finalised initial high-priority drill targets within the 28 sq km Lawson Complex following interpretation of 3D seismic data, marking a shift towards a continuous drilling programme aimed at fast-tracking potential commercial development of natural hydrogen resources.
Located in the Genesis Trend near the Regina–Moose Jaw industrial corridor, the Lawson project is also being evaluated for potential helium resources, aligning with broader provincial ambitions to expand Saskatchewan’s share of the global helium market. The company said the geological setting could support multiple clean energy and industrial gas opportunities.
MAX Power stated that the latest seismic analysis has identified structurally favourable zones for drilling, including the apex and flanks of a 14.2 sq km subsurface closure. These areas are expected to be key indicators for gas flow, reservoir continuity and concentration of naturally occurring hydrogen.
The company plans a continuous drilling approach, with multiple wells and real-time data integration to refine its geological model as operations progress. It also intends to expand 2D seismic surveying across the wider 475-kilometre Genesis Trend, which it believes may host additional natural hydrogen prospects beyond the Lawson Complex.
CEO Ran Narayanasamy said the programme marks the company’s most significant operational phase to date, supported by recent investment, and reflects confidence in moving from subsurface confirmation towards commercial validation of natural hydrogen as a new energy resource.
Chief geoscientist Steve Halabura added that 3D seismic data has significantly improved understanding of the system, enabling more precise targeting of areas with the highest potential for gas accumulation. He said the integration of seismic, geochemical and legacy datasets is helping to identify repeatable exploration targets across the broader trend.
The company highlighted that Lawson represents a potential large-scale natural hydrogen system rather than an isolated discovery, with ongoing drilling expected to provide key data on flow rates, gas volume, reservoir behaviour and helium content.
MAX Power also emphasised the strategic significance of natural hydrogen in the context of rising energy demand, particularly driven by industrial expansion and data infrastructure growth. It said the development of domestic hydrogen resources could contribute to future energy security and industrial competitiveness if commercial viability is confirmed through ongoing drilling campaigns.
