# Vortex Energy Robinsons River salt project > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vortex-energy-robinsons-river-salt-project > Updated: 2026-08-06T14:22:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. In mid‑July 2026, Vortex Energy Corp. announced that Lonquist Field Service was updating its technical study of the Robinsons River salt project in Newfoundland and Labrador. The update aimed to compile and evaluate geological, geophysical and drilling data to improve the understanding of underground salt structures and assess the potential for hydrogen storage, with results expected by the end of July. By early August 2026, Vortex Energy confirmed receipt of the final technical study. The study validated a substantial western salt block, highlighted a possible deeper western extension, and identified an untested eastern target that may contain purer salt. It outlined next steps, including core analysis, source‑water and disposal investigations, and further technical planning, while noting that the study does not constitute a NI 43‑101 resource estimate. Overall, the project moved from an interim update on data collection to a completed technical assessment that confirmed key subsurface features and set the agenda for subsequent exploration and development activities. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Vortex Energy confirms western salt block at Robinsons River, eyes new eastern target Vortex Energy received a final technical study for its Robinsons River salt project in Newfoundland, confirming a 278 m western salt block and suggesting a deeper, purer eastern target; further core and waste‑t 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vortex-energy-confirms-western-salt-block-at-robinsons-river-eyes-new-eastern-target ### 2026-07-16: Vortex Energy updates technical study for Robinsons River salt project Vortex Energy says its Lonquist‑run study of the Robinsons River salt project in Newfoundland will refine the subsurface model and guide next steps, with results due by July 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vortex-energy-updates-technical-study-for-robinsons-river-salt-project --- Cite as: Vortex Energy Robinsons River salt project. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vortex-energy-robinsons-river-salt-project