What The Helium Shortage Means For Semiconductors

Iranian drone strikes have shut down helium production in Qatar, which is responsible for over a third of the world’s supply. Helium is critical for medical imaging, aerospace and electronics manufacturing and semiconductors, but there are no viable alternatives. CNBC's Lisa Kailai Han breaks down what the shortage means for markets. Produced, Shot and Edited by: Macklin Fishman Reporting by: Lisa Kailai Han Additional Editing by: Natalie Rice Animation by: Emily Park Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson Additional Footage: Getty Images, QatarEnergy LNG, Reuters Additional Sources: BofA Securities, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Want to get ahead at work with AI? Sign up for CNBC's new online course, Beyond the Basics: How to Use AI to Supercharge Your Work. Learn advanced AI skills like building custom GPTs and using AI agents to boost your productivity today. Sign up today: https://cnb.cx/4qKBe6H Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: https://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC Follow CNBC News on Instagram: https://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBC Follow CNBC News on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBC Follow CNBC on Threads: https://cnb.cx/threads Follow CNBC News on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC Follow CNBC on WhatsApp: https://cnb.cx/WhatsAppCNBC #CNBC What The Helium Shortage Means For Semiconductors