Who pays for the gas samples which are analyzed for helium content?
When an opportunity for a gas sample analysis arises, BLM analyzes the gas sample at no cost to the person or company submitting the sample. BLM maintains a database of domestic helium occurrences and associated helium concentrations. Natural gas analyses and helium resources information from this database are routinely published. However, helium occurrences on private mineral estates require approval from the owner before the data can be released to the general public. In instances of requests for special gas analyses, BLM analyzes gas samples on a cost reimbursable basis.
