Latest Australian Energy Market News

1414 Degrees secures critical approvals from AEMO and ElectraNet for its 140 MW Aurora Battery Energy Storage System, advancing the project toward grid connection and commercial operation in 2026.

AEMO forecasts a severe domestic gas shortage in Western Australia from 2028, spotlighting H3 Energy’s Warro gas field as a critical potential solution amid rising prices and technical hurdles.

Central Petroleum has secured strategic interests in the Cooper and Otway Basins through binding agreements with ADX Energy, setting the stage for a multi-million dollar expansion and planned drilling campaigns in 2026 and 2027.

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.