Blue Star Helium shifts Pinon Canyon plant to 24/7 operations
Blue Star Helium has begun 24/7 operations at Pinon Canyon after selling its first helium tube trailer, with six wells tied in and more drilling still needing county approval.
Blue Star Helium has moved the Pinon Canyon plant in Las Animas County into continuous 24/7 operations after selling and shipping its first production tube trailer. The shift closes out the plant’s early commissioning and optimization phase and puts the Galactica/Pegasus project into a more regular production cycle on Lot 6 of Section 31, Township 30 South, Range 54 West, 6th PM.
At the site, the amine unit is now removing carbon dioxide from inlet gas before it reaches the helium recovery unit, which is filling a second tube trailer under a three-month fixed-price offtake agreement signed June 4, 2026. Longer-term sales discussions continue with U.S.-based counterparties.
The county approved the Major Facilities Permit on April 15, 2025, through Resolution MF 2025-001, clearing construction for the Pinon Canyon plant.
The Galactica development campaign has now tied in six wells, Jackson 2, Jackson 4, Jackson 29, Jackson 31, State 9 and State 16, and output growth will depend on additional well tie-ins and future drilling. In the second half of 2026, the company plans to evaluate whether to deepen those six existing wells and drill three new wells, subject to permit approval.
Helium One Global holds a 50% working interest in the Galactica/Pegasus project, which Blue Star calls the newest helium facility of its kind in the United States. Operating life is expected to exceed 12 years if expansion and new well connections continue.
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