by Kathi Leiden | Aug 10, 2017 | Helium, Helium Science
The looming solar eclipse has us excited about the sun lately, so we thought we’d dive into how it uses nuclear fusion to make helium. Upcoming solar eclipse If you’re a follower of our blog, the news, or just on social media, you know about the...
by Kathi Leiden | Aug 4, 2017 | Helium, Helium News
We at Zephyr Solutions are thrilled to announce the launch of our new cylinder telemetry technology, giving you real-time control from anywhere! For customers and partners with helium and other gas cylinders, particularly across multiple locations and regions, this is...
by Kathi Leiden | Jul 26, 2017 | Helium, Helium News
The fourth annual helium auction has concluded, bringing in a whopping $59,655,000 in revenue for the U.S. Treasury. Federal Helium Reserve If you’re not aware, the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) operates a massive helium...
by Kathi Leiden | Jul 19, 2017 | Helium
Know exactly how many balloons can be filled with different helium cylinders each and every time with this quick and easy guide from Zephyr! Whether you’re an expert retailer, a professional buyer, or a parent planning for a party, the sheer number of options...
by Kathi Leiden | Jul 13, 2017 | Helium, Helium Science
A private Manchester group is getting closer to their ambitious goal — to circumnavigate the globe with a low-altitude helium balloon. Manchester Space Programme The Manchester Space Programme got its start one Thursday night in 2013, after a small community...
by Kathi Leiden | Jul 6, 2017 | Helium, Helium News
Good news for the helium industry — it’s being reported that Qatar’s helium plants are operating again. But will they be able to export? A quick recap of the Qatar blockade Almost one month ago to the day, we told you about a blockade lobbied...
by Kathi Leiden | Jun 28, 2017 | Helium, Helium News
The events in the Middle East have caused a big dent in the global helium supply, but could the Helium Extraction Act help the U.S.? With the helium industry resourcefully scrambling to figure out how to move forward despite the situation with Qatar, which produces...
by Kathi Leiden | Jun 21, 2017 | Helium, Helium Science
In two months, helium weather balloons will live stream an event we haven’t seen in nearly a century: A solar eclipse across the United States. A total solar eclipse Monday, August 21 is going to be an exciting day. According to NASA, for the first time...
by Kathi Leiden | Jun 13, 2017 | Helium, Helium News
Several news sources seem to confirm a Qatar helium plant closure, plants responsible for 29% of the world’s helium supply. Qatar blockade and helium plant closure Last week, we told you of the sudden announcement that several Middle Eastern countries,...
by Kathi Leiden | Jun 8, 2017 | Helium, Helium News
The announcement of a Qatar blockade has created global concerns over the availability of helium. We’ll explain the situation and how it impacts customers of Zephyr. Qatar blockade This week, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) made the...
