UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
August 12, 2025
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
NEW ERA ENERGY & DIGITAL, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Nevada | 001-42433 | 99-3749880 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
| 4501 Santa Rosa Dr. Midland, TX |
79707 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (432) 695-6997
NEW ERA HELIUM INC.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| Common Stock | NUAI | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC | ||
| Warrants | NUAIW | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR § 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 12, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that it was changing its name to New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. as part of its rebranding to reflect its strategic focus on powering next-generation AI Data Center infrastructure and will begin trading under its new name and Nasdaq symbol NUAI effective August 13, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
The information included in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the attached Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated August 12, 2025 | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded with the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: August 13, 2025
| NEW ERA ENERGY & DIGITAL, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ E. Will Gray II | |
| Name: | E. Will Gray II | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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–August 12, 2025. 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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