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title: "Prominence Energy (ASX:PRM) on Natural Hydrogen, AI Demand & Australia's Opportunity"
description: "Could helium become one of the world's most important strategic commodities? In this Homodeus Research webinar, Wei Sim is joined by Dr Krista Davies, Chief Operating Officer of Prominence Energy (ASX:PRM) and one of Australia's leading experts in natural hydrogen exploration. The discussion explores why helium demand is accelerating due to AI infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, MRI machines and space applications, alongside the emerging opportunity in naturally occurring hydrogen. Dr Davies also outlines Prominence's exploration strategy across South Australia's Gawler Craton and discusses the company's key catalysts over the next 12–18 months. Topics covered ⏱️ 00:00 Introduction ⏱️ Why helium has become a critical commodity ⏱️ Natural hydrogen explained ⏱️ Why South Australia is emerging as a global exploration hotspot ⏱️ The Gawler Hydrogen Project & Northern Hinge Project ⏱️ Recent exploration results and geological validation ⏱️ Near-term catalysts and drilling plans ⏱️ Funding strategy and farm-out opportunities ⏱️ Methane optionality ⏱️ Live investor Q&A Key discussion points - Why AI and semiconductor manufacturing are reshaping helium demand. - How natural hydrogen differs from green and blue hydrogen. - Why Prominence believes its portfolio is positioned for exploration success. - Geological evidence supporting the company's projects, including soil gas and satellite results. - Expected exploration milestones, resource estimates and drilling programme. Guest: Dr Krista Davies – COO, Prominence Energy (ASX:PRM) Host: Wei Sim – Founder & Lead Analyst, Homodeus Research Subscribe for more ASX management interviews, webinars and deep-dive investment research."
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# Prominence Energy (ASX:PRM) on Natural Hydrogen, AI Demand & Australia's Opportunity

Published 2026-07-27T08:38:32+00:00.

Could helium become one of the world's most important strategic commodities?
In this Homodeus Research webinar, Wei Sim is joined by Dr Krista Davies, Chief Operating Officer of Prominence Energy (ASX:PRM) and one of Australia's leading experts in natural hydrogen exploration.
The discussion explores why helium demand is accelerating due to AI infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, MRI machines and space applications, alongside the emerging opportunity in naturally occurring hydrogen. Dr Davies also outlines Prominence's exploration strategy across South Australia's Gawler Craton and discusses the company's key catalysts over the next 12–18 months.
Topics covered
⏱️ 00:00 Introduction
⏱️ Why helium has become a critical commodity
⏱️ Natural hydrogen explained
⏱️ Why South Australia is emerging as a global exploration hotspot
⏱️ The Gawler Hydrogen Project & Northern Hinge Project
⏱️ Recent exploration results and geological validation
⏱️ Near-term catalysts and drilling plans
⏱️ Funding strategy and farm-out opportunities
⏱️ Methane optionality
⏱️ Live investor Q&A

Key discussion points
- Why AI and semiconductor manufacturing are reshaping helium demand.
- How natural hydrogen differs from green and blue hydrogen.
- Why Prominence believes its portfolio is positioned for exploration success.
- Geological evidence supporting the company's projects, including soil gas and satellite results.
- Expected exploration milestones, resource estimates and drilling programme.

Guest: Dr Krista Davies – COO, Prominence Energy (ASX:PRM)
Host: Wei Sim – Founder & Lead Analyst, Homodeus Research
Subscribe for more ASX management interviews, webinars and deep-dive investment research.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHmJ_pngFFM