The Largest Natural Gas Discovery in The Western U.S. in Four Decades

Aug 5, 2025

Discover how Mark Bruner’s Lost Soldier project in Wyoming combines AI‑powered drilling, a rare federal lease, and $350M in funding to fast‑track U.S. natural gas production and a multi‑billion‑dollar IPO. In this exclusive Battery Commodity interview, we sit down with Mark Bruner, a 40-year veteran of the oil and gas industry, to discuss the Lost Soldier project in Wyoming’s Bison Basin — a once-in-a-generation discovery that could reshape the U.S. natural gas landscape. Mark shares how Lost Soldier combines: ✅ Massive resource potential – the largest discovery in the Rockies in decades ✅ Cutting-edge AI and drilling technology – unlocking overpressured, low-permeability gas ✅ A rare federal unit lease – consolidating 57 leases for streamlined permitting and operations ✅ Strong financial backing – $350M private placement targeting rapid production and a multi‑billion‑dollar IPO The project is fully prepared to move into production, with a five-mile pipeline, initial well drilling, and expected substantial cash flow within a year. Investors, including those from Europe, can participate through tax‑efficient Wyoming LLC structures, providing unique global access to this high‑impact U.S. energy opportunity.