A report examining the sustainability, costs, and broader environmental implications of current and future helium use in research infrastructures.
The report looks beyond direct energy use and explores the wider environmental footprint of helium, including supply, losses, and the concept of “green helium.”
Helium is a critical resource for many scientific infrastructures, but its sustainability implications are broader than often assumed. Better understanding supports more responsible use and long-term planning.
Report aligned with CNRS priority action on helium.
It supports better strategic decisions on resource use, sustainability planning, and awareness raising across both expert and public audiences. If your organisation depends on helium, use this report to review current practices and prepare for more sustainable and resilient future use.
The product owner for this tool is François Debray, Development Engineer at LNCMI CNRS and WP6 Leader for the FlexRICAN project, and Marion Perrin, Research Director at Energy Pool.