dch 
So apparently the USA used to have a strategic helium reserve— how did they store it?
I have to know!
Zeke 🇨🇦
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ansuz@dch like cheese, in a big cave:
https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/bush-dome-reservoir-and-cliffside-field-terminal
https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/bush-dome-reservoir-and-cliffside-field-terminal
@ansuz yes I read that and want more info - I’m originally a Chemist by training. How do you stop it leaking?
@dch I did a bunch of reading about it a few years back. My memory is hazy, but from what I remember these formations were effectively sealed off until they were tapped to extract other natural gases. They must still leak at the extraction point, but I guess that's an acceptable amount of loss?
reynir@reynir I think they sold the last of it off in 2023 but I’m not sure
https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/bush-dome-reservoir-and-cliffside-field-terminal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Helium_Reserve
Messer group bought it all end 2024, could be a big win for them.
Michael Galassi@dch In mylar balloons over El Paso Texas until they got shot down because some idiot in the pentagon thought they were drones from the drug lords.