Helium is a colorless, odorless gas that is lighter than air. It is found with natural gases under the Earth's crust. While the US, Qatar, and Algeria have major reserves, the top suppliers are the US, Russia, and Algeria. Helium has various uses including balloons, scientific research, medicine, manufacturing, and national defense. However, the Earth's helium supply is limited since it is non-renewable.

1. Perhaps the most familiar use
of helium is as a safe, non-
flammable gas to fill party and
parade balloons. However,
helium is a critical component
in many fields, including
scientific research, medical
technology, high-tech
manufacturing, space
exploration, and national
defense.

2. Where can helium be found?
It is found under the Earth's
crust with other natural gases.
Commercial helium is extracted
from natural gas when the
helium concentra on is above
0.3%. The U.S., Qatar and
Algeria have the world's major
helium reserves, while the U.S.,
Russia and Algeria are the top
suppliers.

3. Is helium a gas?
Helium is the second element
on the periodic table. It is a
colourless and odourless gas
yet it has a number of uses,
some of which may surprise
you! Helium gas is literally
'lighter-than-air' due to its
extremely low density, which
explains its most well-known
use; decorative balloons.

4. Are we running out of
helium?
Yes, the Earth is running out
of helium because it is a
nonrenewable resource. This
is how Total Helium brings
value to its investors and
other stakeholders, by
performing the important
work of helium exploration
and storage

5. Is helium safe for humans?
Is helium really that
dangerous?
It can be. Breathing in pure
helium deprives the body of
oxygen, as if you were
holding your breath. If you
couldn't breathe at all, you'd
start to die in minutes—as
soon as your body exhausted
the supply of oxygen stored
in the blood.

6. How much helium is left in
the world?
The remaining conservation
helium is about 85.7 million
cubic meters (3.09 billion
cubic feet).