Why Tanzania is poised to become helium powerhouse

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Helium One has over the past three years secured prospecting licences for nearly 3,000 square kilometres across three geological basins in Tanzania, namely the Rukwa, Balangida and Eyasi. PHOTO | FILE

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has the potential to become a key player in the global helium market, The Citizen has learnt.

Helium One chief executive Lorna Blaisse explained in an exclusive interview with The Citizen how the company's discoveries in Tanzania are poised to have a major impact on the international helium market.