New Era Helium Rebrands as New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. to Reflect Strategic Focus on Powering Next-Generation AI Data Center Infrastructure; Trading to Begin Under New Nasdaq Ticker NUAI

MIDLAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Era Helium, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEHC) (“NEHC” or the “Company”), a next-generation energy exploration and production platform in the Permian Basin, today announced it has changed its corporate name to New Era Energy & Digital, Inc., and will begin trading under its new Nasdaq symbol NUAI, effective August 13, 2025.

This rebrand reflects the Company’s recent strategic transformation into a vertically integrated energy supplier, creating a platform for next-generation digital infrastructure and integrated power assets, including powered land and powered shells. The Company delivers turnkey solutions that will enable hyperscale, enterprise, and edge operators to accelerate data center deployment, optimize total cost of ownership and future-proof their infrastructure investments. New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUAI), projects generational AI infrastructure demand will grow exponentially over the next decade, driven by rising capacity and significant increases in sector investment.

The Company remains under the same leadership team and continues to execute the strategy it introduced with its Texas Critical Data Centers (“TCDC”) project focused on integrating behind-the-meter power (off-grid) and real estate (“Powered Land”), and digital infrastructure tailored for the rapidly expanding AI compute market.

Texas Critical Data Centers, currently under development in Ector County, Texas is a scalable, up to 1 gigawatt (GW) AI and high-performance computing (HPC) campus designed to meet accelerating demand for compute capacity and clean energy. Located in one of North America’s leading AI corridors, TCDC will deliver liquid-cooled, high-efficiency compute infrastructure with speed, resilience, and sustainability.

In line with its strategic focus on power and compute infrastructure, the Company is in discussions with various parties on how best to maximize its natural gas and helium assets. The Company remains committed to the global AI ecosystem, where helium continues to play a crucial role in semiconductor manufacturing and the future growth of AI. The Company will seek to maximize shareholder value of its natural gas and helium assets while pivoting to AI infrastructure development efforts. Updates will be provided as developments occur.

An updated website featuring new branding and messaging, along with a revised investor presentation, will be available shortly.

E. Will Gray II, CEO of New Era Helium, Inc. commented: “This name change marks the next chapter. It’s a clear signal of who we are and where we’re headed. We are the bridge between Silicon Valley and Houston, connecting the compute demands of tomorrow with the energy systems of today, for a shared digital future. With a growing base of vertically integrated assets, from powered land to powered shells, we bring deep infrastructure and energy expertise to help hyperscale, enterprise, and edge operators deploy future-ready HPC campuses faster. Our new name: New Era Energy & Digital, perfectly captures the full breadth of our expanded strategic vision: delivering the physical foundation that powers American innovation.”

About New Era Helium, Inc.

New Era Helium, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEHC) which will rebrand as New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUAI) effective August 13, 2025, is a next-generation platform delivering integrated solutions across energy, power, and digital infrastructure. The Company controls over 137,000 acres in Southeastern New Mexico with helium and natural gas reserves. Through its joint venture, Texas Critical Data Centers (TCDC, www.texascriticaldatacenters.com), New Era is advancing a scalable, up to 1GW AI and high-performance computing (HPC) campus to meet surging demand for compute capacity and energy-efficient infrastructure. For more information, visit www.newerahelium.com, and follow on LinkedIn and X.

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