Royal Helium Ltd (TSX-V:RHC, OTCQB:RHCCF) said it has hired a consultancy firm to help optimize operations and stabilize production at the Steveville Helium Purification Plant in Alberta.
The company has engaged Progress Through Technology LLC (PTT) in a six-month contract, it said in a statement.
PTT, renowned for its expertise in technical and operational consultancy across the helium industry, will play a crucial role in driving efforts to ramp up and fine-tune operations at the facility.
PTT chief Brent Ziegler brings over 20 years of experience in gas processing and industrial gas sectors, Royal Helium noted.
"We are pleased to have Brent and PTT officially engaged to oversee the advancement towards this pivotal milestone in the development of the Steveville helium project," Andrew Davidson, CEO of Royal Helium said. "His experience and global reputation within the helium sector are unparalleled."
Davidson also expressed gratitude to John Styles for his instrumental contributions in the development of the Steveville Helium project to date. Styles, whose expertise spans reservoir evaluation to facility design and production ramp-up, will transition into an advisory role with Royal Helium, focusing on exploration and development initiatives.