Latest Australian Energy Market News

Beetaloo Energy’s Carpentaria-5H well has delivered one of the highest gas flow rates in the Beetaloo Basin, showcasing promising long-term productivity and paving the way for pilot gas sales in 2026.

APA Group has agreed to sell its 20% stake in the Allgas gas distribution network to Stonepeak affiliates, marking another step in its strategy to simplify operations and focus on core growth areas.

GenusPlus Group confirms the green light to commence a $140 million sub-transmission line construction for Ausgrid’s Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone, starting February 2026.

3D Energi has commenced drilling the Charlemont-1 gas exploration well offshore Victoria, targeting a substantial 93 billion cubic feet of gas with promising geological indicators. This marks a key step in the Otway Exploration Drilling Program aimed at bolstering East Coast gas supplies.

Bass Oil has signed a binding three-year gas sales agreement with Origin Energy for supply from the Vanessa Gas Project, marking a strategic entry into the East Coast Gas Market starting in 2026.

Prominence Energy has secured the last regulatory approval needed to complete its acquisition of the Gawler Hydrogen Project, setting the stage for exploration of natural hydrogen in South Australia.

APA Group has entered a joint development agreement with CS Energy to build and own a 400MW gas peaking power plant in Queensland, aiming to bolster energy security and support renewable integration by 2028.

LGI Limited reported robust FY25 results with a 14% rise in EBITDA and secured six new contracts, positioning the company for a 25-30% EBITDA increase in FY26. Key project completions and expansions underpin this momentum.

LGI Limited reported robust FY25 results, expanding electricity capacity by 44% and increasing EBITDA by 14%, driven by new landfill gas contracts and battery storage projects. The company is well positioned to capitalize on Australia’s renewable energy transition and evolving carbon credit market.

3D Energi has commenced drilling the Essington-1 well offshore Victoria, aiming to unlock a combined gross mean prospective gas resource of 262 billion cubic feet. This marks the start of a pivotal exploration phase in the Otway Basin to bolster Australia’s East Coast gas supply.

AGL Energy has agreed to purchase four new gas turbines for $185 million to develop the Kwinana Swift Gas 2 project, securing 176MW of reserve capacity to support Western Australia’s energy transition.

Critical Minerals Group (ASX – CMG) reports significant progress in vanadium flow battery technology deployment, international supply chain engagements, and mine feasibility studies, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s renewable energy storage future.