Latest Bowen Basin News

Comet Ridge Limited has obtained federal environmental approval for its Mahalo North natural gas project, paving the way for expanded development in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. This milestone complements recent ownership consolidation and state approvals, positioning the company to boost east coast gas supply.

Xstate Resources has exited its Californian gas interests, transferring production and liabilities to Australian Oil and Gas Co, as it pivots to concentrate on its promising Diona project in Queensland.

Yari Minerals has completed four drillholes at its Rolleston South Coal Project, confirming thick, continuous coal seams and progressing towards upgrading part of its 190.1 Mt Inferred Resource to Indicated status.

Yari Minerals’ latest drilling results at the Rolleston South Coal Project reveal thicker-than-expected coal seams with promising low-ash, high-yield qualities, hinting at a potential upgrade to semi-soft metallurgical coal.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure has declared its Q3-25 distribution consistent with its full-year guidance, reinforcing its commitment to stable returns backed by its key coal export terminal.

Omega Oil and Gas has secured a significant 19.43% equity interest in Elixir Energy, strengthening its foothold in Queensland’s Taroom Trough ahead of key drilling activities in 2026.

Omega Oil and Gas has secured a significant 19.43% equity interest in Elixir Energy, broadening its footprint in Queensland’s Taroom Trough and positioning itself for near-term exploration catalysts.

Elixir Energy has secured a specialized rig imported by Shell to drill the pivotal Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, with operations set to begin in January 2026. This move aims to validate Elixir’s substantial gas resources adjacent to Shell’s acreage.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Limited has reaffirmed its position as the world’s largest metallurgical coal export facility with full contracted capacity through 2028 and unveiled detailed plans for a significant terminal expansion.

Omega Oil and Gas has inked a binding Letter of Intent with Helmerich & Payne for a cutting-edge drilling rig to spearhead its expansive 2026/27 Taroom Trough appraisal program, aiming to unlock significant unconventional gas and liquids resources.

Elixir Energy’s upcoming Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough has qualified for a substantial federal R&D tax incentive, covering nearly half of its drilling and testing costs. This financial boost underpins the company’s ambitious plans to validate a major gas play in 2026.

Elixir Energy has independently certified an additional 189 BCFe of 2C contingent gas resources in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, lifting its total certified resources to approximately 2.8 TCFe. This milestone underscores the company’s expanding footprint in a key Australian gas basin with promising commercial potential.