MAX Power Mining is accelerating evaluation work at Canada’s first natural hydrogen well near Central Butte, Saskatchewan, following encouraging core-scanning and gas-testing results. A service rig is mobilizing for zone testing along the 475-kilometer Genesis Trend, with the program expected to begin the week of December 1, 2025. The operation will perforate targeted intervals, collect gas and liquid samples for chemical analysis, and record downhole and surface pressures before isolating tested zones with bridge plugs.
Chief Geoscientist Steve Halabura emphasized that the data collected will be critical in assessing composition, flow characteristics and early commercial potential of the natural hydrogen discovery. The company reported that its strategic partner, a major Vietnam-based conglomerate, has received final domestic approvals for its initial $5 million investment, with closing expected in the coming days pending Canadian Securities Exchange approval. This funding supports MAX Power’s position as a first mover in the rapidly growing natural hydrogen sector where it has built a dominant district-scale land position with approximately 1.3 million acres of permits covering prime exploration ground.
The company’s exploration portfolio includes high-priority initial drill target areas identified for commencement of drilling in the fourth quarter of 2025. MAX Power also holds properties in the United States and Canada focused on critical minerals, highlighted by a 2024 diamond drilling discovery at the Willcox Playa Lithium Project in southeast Arizona. The latest news and updates relating to the company are available in its newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MAXXF.
This development represents a significant advancement in North America’s shift toward decarbonization, as natural hydrogen offers potential as a clean energy source. The Saskatchewan well represents Canada’s first dedicated natural hydrogen exploration effort, with the Genesis Trend covering substantial geological territory. The strategic partnership with the Vietnamese conglomerate provides both financial backing and international collaboration for this emerging energy sector.
