Building the primary helium supply the future demands
Unlocking primary helium responsibly
Rift Helium combines rigorous science, transparent execution, and responsible development. Our flagship Upepo Project in Tanzania’s Rukwa Basin, one of the world’s highest-grade helium provinces, targets seismic and drilling in the near term, with production from 2029.
From semiconductors to space exploration, the technologies reshaping our world rely on secure helium supply. We’re helping drive that future, with de-risked helium discovery aligned with clean supply and long-term impact.
Our expert team
Experience built into
every decision
Guided by deep technical and commercial helium expertise, we combine operating experience, basin knowledge, capital markets insight, and in-country execution. Our advisory team has already built two successful helium companies. And with leadership on the ground in Tanzania, we execute through strong experience and local partnerships.
Executive management
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Charles FitzRoy
Chief Executive Officer & Director
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Lucas McLean-Hodgson
Chief Technical Officer
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Russel Swarts
Chief Financial Officer and Director
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Basie Swanepoel
Chief Operating Officer
Board of Directors
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Patrick Muwowo
Non-Executive Chairman
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Vincent Hendrickx
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Jonny Owen
Independent Non-Executive Director
Senior Advisors
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Neil Herbert
Executive Chairman, Pulsar Helium
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Tom Abraham-James
Chief Executive Officer, Pulsar Helium
Community & ESG
Long-term value, local impact
We're building long-term value in Tanzania through genuine partnership. Environmental stewardship, transparent governance, and local impact aren't add-ons. They're built into how we operate.
Our leadership works directly with local communities and government in a stable, pro-natural resource region. As part of our work on the ground, we’ve partnered with Forward Motion, a Tanzanian NGO empowering vulnerable girls and women through education, vocational training, and health access — delivering community impact from the outset.
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Community partnerships
On-the-ground leadership in Tanzania. Partnering with local organisations. Real social impact from the outset, not a bolt-on.
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Environmental responsibility
Primary helium not tied to hydrocarbon production. Small environmental footprint. Gold standard regulations. Transparent reporting.
The Upepo Project
283 km² of strategically positioned licences in Tanzania’s Rukwa Basin
