Latest Australian Energy Sector News

Downer EDI Limited has landed a substantial $750 million contract with Chevron Australia to provide maintenance and support services at key Western Australian energy facilities over up to 15 years.

Red Sky Energy is on track to more than double its gas production at the Innamincka Dome with the imminent completion of the Yarrow 1 well, promising a significant boost to near-term cash flow.

Whitebark Energy has completed a critical soil gas survey in South Australia’s Officer Basin and unveiled a fresh evaluation of its Warro Gas Field, aiming to unlock new energy resources while exiting Canadian operations.

Bounty Oil & Gas reported a modest $272,000 in oil revenue for Q3 2025, boosted reserves in Queensland, and plans to restart Surat Basin production in 2026 while navigating ongoing legal challenges offshore Sydney.

Top End Energy has unveiled a significant prospective hydrogen resource in Kansas and strengthened its U.S. market presence with new OTCQB listings, while advancing strategic discussions in Australia’s Beetaloo Basin.

Whitebark Energy’s fresh petrophysical analysis reveals significant dry gas zones in its Warro Gas Field, boosting its commercial prospects and prompting a $750,000 capital raise to fast-track development.

Xstate Resources has significantly upgraded its Prospective Resource estimate for the Diona Block in Queensland, revealing substantial Basin Centred Gas potential that could reshape the project’s outlook.

Prominence Energy has extended its agreement to acquire the Gawler Hydrogen Project, allowing more time to secure final regulatory approvals and advance exploration in South Australia.

Whitebark Energy has installed hydrogen sensors at the Rickerscote prospect to refine drilling plans for a major exploration well in late 2026, aiming to unlock vast hydrogen, helium, and hydrocarbon resources.

Omega Oil and Gas confirms the commercial viability of its Canyon Sandstone reservoir in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, with SLB modelling indicating nearly 1 million barrels of oil equivalent per well and significant upside potential.

Xstate Resources has received pre-approval to acquire a 51% stake in the Diona project, setting the stage for drilling operations and ASX trading resumption by late September.

Ampol Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.40 per share for the six months ending June 2025, signaling steady returns for shareholders.