Latest Australian Energy Market News

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.

Strike Energy has made significant strides in its integrated gas-to-power strategy, advancing the South Erregulla Peaking Gas Power Station and securing a major $86 million investment from Carnarvon Energy. The company also confirmed a substantial 180 PJ contingent resource at Ocean Hill, positioning itself strongly in Western Australia's evolving energy market.

Frontier Energy secures 88.06 MW of peak capacity credits for its Waroona Renewable Energy Project, guaranteeing $160 million in revenue over five years and underpinning its financing strategy.

Central Petroleum has secured a new 1.3 petajoule gas supply agreement with McArthur River Mining, enhancing cash flow certainty through fixed pricing and take-or-pay terms.