A first-party reference dataset of helium concentration across the major and emerging U.S. helium provinces — what the gas runs, where, and whether it comes from producing hydrocarbon gas or non-hydrocarbon (nitrogen/CO2) accumulations.
Data as of June 28, 2026 · CSV · JSON · License CC BY 4.0
Sell Helium Mineral RightsTL;DR A first-party reference dataset of helium concentration (% of gas) by U.S. field and province — Hugoton–Panhandle, LaBarge, Four Corners, plus emerging plays in Montana, Colorado, Arizona, and Minnesota. With CSV/JSON exports, CC BY 4.0.
Helium is produced as a component of natural gas, and its commercial value tracks concentration. Gas with roughly 0.3% helium or more is generally rich enough to justify extraction; the richest U.S. fields run several percent, and a handful of emerging non-hydrocarbon plays test well into the double digits. This table compiles published helium-concentration figures by field so mineral owners can see where their acreage sits — and which fields make a helium component worth pursuing.
Quick reference
This dataset catalogs 16 U.S. helium fields and provinces across 10 states. Published concentrations range from a fraction of a percent in established byproduct fields up to roughly 14.5% helium in the highest-grade emerging plays. The commercial threshold is generally around 0.3%.
Helium % is the published concentration in the produced gas and varies within a field. "byproduct" = helium separated from produced hydrocarbon gas; "non-hydrocarbon" = helium from nitrogen- or CO2-rich gas.
Concentration is the value driver. A field that produces large gas volumes at 0.1% helium can be worth less, per unit of helium, than a smaller field running 1%+. The richest established byproduct fields sit on the updip edges of the Hugoton–Panhandle complex; the highest grades anywhere are in emerging non-hydrocarbon plays.
Byproduct vs. non-hydrocarbon matters for your interest. In a producing hydrocarbon field, a helium component usually rides along with your existing oil & gas royalty. In a non-hydrocarbon helium play, the gas may be almost entirely helium, nitrogen, or CO2 — a different leasing and royalty conversation.
Status signals timing. Producing fields generate royalty now; appraisal and development plays are forward-looking — value depends on whether and when a project advances.
Figures are compiled from public regulatory and industry records — including U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) helium commodity data and the Minerals Yearbook, state geological surveys and oil & gas regulators, and operator disclosures and technical reports. Helium concentration is reported as published ranges because it varies across a field and between formations. This is a curated secondary compilation provided for reference; it is not a primary measurement series. When citing, attribute "Buckhead Energy" and include the as-of date (June 28, 2026).
Machine-readable exports: CSV and JSON. This dataset is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license — reuse with attribution.
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This page is educational and not legal, tax, or financial advice. Helium concentrations are published estimates that vary within a field; verify against current operator and regulatory data for any specific tract. Consult a qualified attorney or CPA for your situation.
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