(NewsNation) — A global helium shortage triggered by the Iran war could have devastating long-term consequences for several industries. Helium plays a crucial role in “space exploration, national ...

A private company that pulls helium gas from deep below the earth’s surface in Saskatchewan wants federal government financial support to build Canada’s first liquefaction facility.

The Iran war is not only disrupting the global energy market but is also threatening the world's supply of helium and aluminum, key materials used in products such as semiconductor chips, medical ...

A month into the war in the Middle East, which has affected the global energy supplies, an unlikely shortage of an irreplaceable gas is threatening to halt some major tech and artificial intelligence ...

Exxon Mobil (XOM) operates the Shute Creek Gas Plant in Wyoming, supplying roughly 20% of global helium (1.4 billion cubic feet annually) with 80 years of reserves remaining. The company trades at a 2 ...

The first shipment from Trent Spry’s helium well in Colorado was being loaded onto a truck when Iran’s attack on the world’s biggest liquefied natural gas plant changed everything. Damage to Qatar’s ...

The global helium market is currently facing an unprecedented supply shock, driven by geopolitical instability in the Middle East. As of March 2026, disruptions at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, ...

The war in Iran is threatening supplies of a favourite party accessory: helium. “One of the biggest suppliers in the world … they’re not selling balloon-grade helium because they can’t get it,” said ...

Chip makers have a big problem they can’t manufacture their way out of. When Iran struck Qatar’s largest liquefied natural gas facility last week, it damaged helium production lines that could take ...

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Beyond oil, the Middle East conflict is fuelling fears of a shortage of helium – a by-product of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production that is critical for semiconductors, aerospace applications and ...

Skip the noise. Get the download. Helium, key to semiconductor manufacturing, has emerged as a key focus for the tech sector as the Iran war impacts supply chains globally. A prolonged conflict would ...