March 30, 2026
CMR’s recent policy brief, Helium Supply and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis, has been referenced in national media, with NRC publishing an article by Hanneke Chin-A-Fo on the growing risks surrounding helium supply.
The NRC article highlights helium as a long-recognised strategic vulnerability for Europe, echoing key findings from the CMR report. It underlines the structural dependence on a limited number of suppliers and the exposure to geopolitical disruptions, such as the recent events affecting production in Qatar.
The coverage reinforces the report’s central message: helium shortages are not isolated incidents but part of a recurring pattern driven by systemic weaknesses in global supply chains. CMR’s analysis points to the need for stronger policy responses, including strategic reserves, improved recycling, and reduced reliance on fragile supply routes.
The NRC article is available for subscribers (in Dutch) here: https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/03/30/helium-is-voor-europa-al-jaren-een-duidelijk-risico-a4923832