Latest Bowen Basin News

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State Gas Limited has independently certified a maiden 2P gas reserve of 30.2 PJ at its Rolleston West Project, underpinning plans for a 10TJ/day gas development. The company also raised $3.2 million through convertible notes to accelerate pre-development activities.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Jan 2026
Blue Energy Limited reports steady progress on its Sapphire gas project and awaits key government decisions on additional resource areas, positioning itself strongly in Queensland's evolving energy landscape.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Jan 2026
Galilee Energy has secured the Zydeco Gas Project in Louisiana and raised $6.5 million to fast-track development, marking a pivotal shift towards becoming a mid-tier US gas producer.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Jan 2026
Yari Minerals has kicked off its inaugural drilling at the Rolleston South Coal Project, confirming thick, continuous coal seams and promising coal quality that could upgrade its resource status.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Jan 2026
Comet Ridge is set to consolidate 100% ownership of the Mahalo Gas Project, securing key environmental approvals and advancing engineering design and funding efforts to boost east coast gas supply.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
29 Jan 2026
Whitehaven Coal reported a strong December quarter with a 21% rise in production and improved metallurgical coal prices, underpinning a solid first half of FY26. The company also advanced key development projects while maintaining disciplined cost management.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
29 Jan 2026
Stanmore Resources capped 2025 with record coal production and sales, overcoming early-year weather setbacks to meet full-year guidance and significantly reduce net debt. The company enters 2026 with strong liquidity but faces fresh weather challenges.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
27 Jan 2026
Elixir Energy has commenced drilling at the Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, targeting significant gas resources with plans for advanced testing by mid-2026.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
27 Jan 2026
Yari Minerals has appointed seasoned coal geologist Courtney Taylor as Executive Director and incoming Managing Director to spearhead the Rolleston South Coal Project’s next phase. This leadership change marks a strategic pivot as the company prepares for feasibility studies.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
19 Jan 2026
Elixir Energy has begun mobilising a drilling rig for the Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, aiming to unlock commercial gas flows by mid-2026.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
12 Jan 2026
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
22 Dec 2025
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.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
8 Dec 2025