Latest Australian Energy Market News

3D Energi Limited has updated its prospective gas resource estimates in the Otway Basin, revealing a substantial 9.2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gross recoverable gas across 51 prospects. The company is gearing up for a multi-well drilling campaign in 2025 targeting near-term commercialisation opportunities to bolster East Coast energy security.

GenusPlus Group has secured a $105 million contract to design and build the Reeves Plains Battery Energy Storage System in South Australia, marking a strategic expansion into the renewables sector.

Strike Energy unveils a strategic pivot focusing on gas-fired power and upstream gas projects to underpin Western Australia’s energy transition and deliver shareholder value.

Delorean Corporation stands to benefit significantly from recent Australian regulatory reforms that formally recognise biomethane as a natural gas equivalent, enhancing the commercial viability of its renewable gas projects.

Bass Oil Limited reported steady oil production in May with a 3% increase in output and announced plans to acquire the Vanessa gas field, marking a strategic pivot towards gas production in Australia’s evolving energy landscape.

Synertec Corporation has signed a 12-month MOU with global battery leader Ritar International to integrate advanced OPzV battery technology into its Powerhouse microgrid system, aiming to slash costs and scale production rapidly.

Empire Energy Group has launched a $28 million equity raise to fund critical development activities at its Beetaloo Basin shale gas project, aiming for first gas sales in 2025. The capital will support fracture stimulation, flow testing, and installation of the Carpentaria Gas Plant.

Tamboran Resources has completed a major stimulation campaign on its Shenandoah South well and raised US$55.4 million to fund further drilling, positioning itself to meet critical gas supply commitments in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Bass Oil Limited has acquired the Vanessa gas field from Beach Energy, marking its entry into gas production in Australia’s Cooper Basin. The company is raising $3.1 million to fund this acquisition alongside other growth initiatives.

Australian Vanadium’s subsidiary VSUN Energy reports improved cost competitiveness for Project Lumina’s vanadium flow battery system, positioning it strongly in Australia’s growing long-duration energy storage market.

Helios Energy has confirmed significant contingent resources at its Presidio Project in West Texas, supported by new technical partnerships and a strengthened leadership team. The company raised $4.3 million to advance its development plans amid a shifting US energy landscape.

Origin Energy’s March 2025 quarterly report reveals an 11% drop in Australia Pacific LNG revenue due to lower volumes and prices, while gas sales and Octopus Energy’s customer base expand robustly. Renewables investments advance with key project milestones.