Latest Bowen Basin News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.