THE WEST PECOS GAS FIELD INCLUDES 188 WELLS ON 77,000 ACRES OF OIL & GAS LEASES IN NEW MEXICO

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Gas and Helium Properties – Located in the West Pecos Slope Abo Gas Field in New Mexico

WEST PECOS GAS FIELD IN NEW MEXICO

The West Pecos Gas Field encompasses a vast infrastructure, including 188 wells, over 50 miles of gas collection lines, and 77,000 acres of oil and gas leases. With the potential for future expansion, an additional 70 wells could be developed. Our processing facility is capable of producing various grades of helium. The primary source of revenue for the company will come from the sales of helium and natural gas. DME operates a vertically integrated business model, allowing us to sell directly to end users.
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GAS FRIENDLY STATE

New Mexico is known for being a gas-friendly state, with its abundance of natural gas reserves and a strong industry that supports its production and distribution. The state’s economy benefits greatly from the energy sector, making it a key player in the nation’s gas industry.

ACCESSIBILITY & PRIME LOCATION FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES

A thriving oil and natural gas industry with services and supplies easily available, reducing costs and wait times.

New Mexico’s thriving oil and natural gas sector, offers seamless access to a wide range of services and supplies. This results in significant cost savings and minimal wait times.

POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

An exciting opportunity to unlock the full potential of a natural gas field, harnessing the power of helium and natural gas extraction. With the potential to expand operations through the drilling of 70-100 additional wells, this venture presents a lucrative opportunity to generate additional revenue.

SURGING HELIUM PRICES

The 2018 US Government Crude Helium Auction crude helium auction prices increased from $119.31 to $279.95. This 135% increase year-to-year in the world helium market is due to dwindling reserves with the 2019 US crude helium auction anticipated to be the last one due to the dwindling reserves mandated by legislation. Auction details here…

CRITICAL TO HIGH TECH INDUSTRY

Helium plays a critical role in the manufacture of high capacity hard drives, barcode readers, computer chips, semiconductors, LCD panels and fiber optic cable; as a refrigerant in cryogenics research; and as a coolant for nuclear reactors, MRI machines and space vehicles.

Map of the West Pecos Slope Abo Gas Field

The Helium Processing Facility and West Pecos Mainline to El Paso

Map Showing Infrastructure at the West Pecos Slope Abo Gas Field

Transportation of Natural Gas Containing Helium from Wellhead to Refinery

West Pecos Slope Abo Gas Field

DME’s Helium Processing Facility at West Pecos Gas Field Video

Desert Mountain Energy’s Helium Processing Facility is now fully operational. Over the past year, the processing equipment was built off-site, prefabricated, and installed in custom modular housing containers before being shipped to the location.

The facility is currently in commercial operation, processing both helium and natural gas for sale to end-users.

  • The 60,000-gallon accumulation tank, the last major component, is in place.

  • The Amine Unit, efficiently removes moisture from the gas.

  • Connecting pipes and two small compressors.

  • Large compresser.

  • The accumulation tank and towers with a capacity of 60,000 gallons are home to the membrane separation units.

  • Processing module #4 features towers and connecting pipes.

  • The accumulation tank and towers with a capacity of 60,000 gallons are home to the membrane separation units.

  • Large compresser.

  • Workover rig.

  • Processing modules #1, 2, 3 and 4 that house the processing facility.

  • The helium tube trailer is on location and prepared for loading.

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DME’s Helium Processing Plant at the West Pecos Field in Operation

Desert Mountain Energy has successfully initiated the separation of commercial volumes of helium from a complex natural gas stream at the West Pecos Helium Processing Plant. The plant is currently recirculating and enriching helium, with the end product being delivered to an end user’s tube trailer.

The facility is operational, and the Company anticipates a gradual increase in sales volumes and revenue as workovers on wells continue and efforts focus on optimizing production.

DME’s Relocation of the Helium Processing Plant to the West Pecos Field

Desert Mountain Energy began to relocate its Helium Processing Plant from Arizona to New Mexico as of July 2023. Throughout this intricate relocation, skilled technicians fitted and welded all the external piping. Meanwhile, the company’s electricians diligently completed the electrical setup.

The final large component, a 60,000-gallon accumulation tank, has been lifted into place. DME is now in commercial operation and selling processed helium and natural to their valued customers.

  • July 2023 – Aerial view of the processing plant pad at the time of acquisition of the West Pecos Abo Slope Gas Field shows its closeness to the El Paso Mainline.

  • Modular units were delivered from Arizona and dropped in their designated spots with a crane.

  • Crane placing external plant components.

  • All original components are in place, waiting for the installation of external piping.

  • Installation of external piping.

  • Original components are in place and external piping is being installed.

  • Hydrogen rejection unit.

  • Dehydration unit.

  • Large main compressor unit at the processing site, set to regulate and maintain necessary pressures for injecting treated gas into the system.

  • Processing plant development as of November 2023, showcasing ongoing advancements.

  • The 60,000-gallon accumulation tank, the last major component, is in place.

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