Latest Domestic Gas News

Botala Energy confirms encouraging reservoir permeability at its Serowe-3.5B well in Botswana, setting the stage for hydraulic stimulation and production testing that could unlock commercial gas flows.

Lakes Blue Energy is positioning its Wombat Gas Project as a key contributor to Victoria's energy security and emerging AI infrastructure, with a conceptual study projecting a post-tax NPV10 of A$605 million and first gas in early 2029.

Verbrec has secured a $21 million contract to upgrade the McArthur River Pipeline, enabling commercial gas flow from the Beetaloo sub-basin and bolstering Northern Territory's energy security.

Western Australia's State Government has backed VRX Silica's land swap proposal at Muchea, unlocking access to a significantly larger high-grade silica sand resource with lower environmental impact and paving the way for downstream glass manufacturing.

Woodside Energy has exercised its pre-emption right to acquire PetroChina's 10.67% interest in the Browse Joint Venture, increasing its stake to 41.27%. The deal includes a $225 million upfront payment and a $175 million contingent payment tied to a final investment decision by 2032.

Bass Oil has landed a $3.5 million grant from the South Australian Government to fund a production pipeline for its 100% owned Kiwi gas project, aiming to connect it to Cooper Basin infrastructure and boost domestic gas supply by 2028.

Beach Energy has agreed to sell its 60% stake in the VIC/L35 Otway Basin permit, including the Artisan gas discovery, for $70 million upfront plus a production royalty expected to total around $140 million. The deal frees up over $500 million in capital, allowing Beach to focus on higher-return projects.

Amplitude Energy has agreed to buy half of the Artisan gas field from Beach Energy for $58.3 million upfront plus a capped royalty, accelerating gas production and enhancing the East Coast Supply Project’s economics.

Equus Energy’s Pre-FEED study confirms the technical and commercial viability of its North West Shelf gas project, leveraging existing infrastructure to reduce costs and execution risks while targeting both LNG export and WA domestic gas markets.

Macallum New Energy has wrapped up its first 3D seismic survey over key Jurassic gas leads in EP-494, deploying innovative GeoPulse technology to reduce environmental impact. Preliminary data processing is underway with results expected by late June.

Comet Ridge progresses engineering design and environmental approvals for its Mahalo Gas Project, pushing ahead with the acquisition of Santos’ stake to consolidate full ownership and expand its east coast gas footprint.

Conrad Asia Energy has taken a decisive step from exploration to production with the Final Investment Decision on its Mako Gas Project, booking reserves for the first time and progressing a major farm-down transaction.