Montana Helium Mineral Rights: The Sweetgrass Arch and How to Sell

Montana is the site of a genuine helium land grab along the Sweetgrass Arch / Kevin Dome area near the Alberta border, spanning Toole, Hill, and Liberty counties. The helium here is produced from nitrogen-rich, non-hydrocarbon gas — a different reservoir and economic model than the Hugoton byproduct trend.

Helix Exploration began production at its Rudyard project, which it believes is Montana's first helium production, and Avanti Helium has been advancing its Sweetgrass project toward production. In 2025, one of the six new U.S. helium operations came online in Montana (USGS). Active development means acreage is being assembled now.

Because much of the area involves a mix of fee, state, and federal minerals, the mineral classification is the first thing to verify — helium from federal minerals is reserved to the U.S. government. And because these are newer, non-hydrocarbon plays, lease language around helium varies widely. See the national helium guide and the Montana mineral rights hub.

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Where is helium found in Montana?

Along the Sweetgrass Arch / Kevin Dome near the Alberta border, in Toole, Hill, and Liberty counties. The helium is produced from nitrogen-rich, non-hydrocarbon gas.

Who is producing helium in Montana?

Helix Exploration began production at its Rudyard project (believed to be Montana's first helium production), and Avanti Helium has been advancing its Sweetgrass project. One of the six new U.S. helium operations in 2025 was in Montana.

Is Montana helium a byproduct of oil and gas?

No — the Sweetgrass plays produce helium from nitrogen-rich, non-hydrocarbon gas, which is a different reservoir and economic model than the Hugoton/Panhandle byproduct trend.

Do I own the helium under my Montana minerals?

It depends on the mineral classification (fee, state, federal) and your lease. Helium from federal minerals is reserved to the government, and newer plays vary in how leases treat helium. Verify both first.

Can I sell my Montana helium mineral rights?

Yes. Buckhead Energy buys Montana helium-bearing mineral and royalty interests directly, with no broker commissions and a free, no-obligation written offer.

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