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AGL Energy has committed to a $490 million gas power project in Western Australia, aiming to enhance energy reliability and support renewable integration from late 2027.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
31 Mar 2026
Contact Energy's February 2026 report reveals rising electricity and gas sales, improved generation efficiency, and robust hydro storage, underpinning a stable financial outlook for FY26.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
18 Mar 2026
Strike Energy reports a significant 35% increase in the Benchmark Reserve Capacity Price for 2028/29, alongside strong construction progress at its South Erregulla Power Project, signalling robust prospects for WA’s energy transition.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
16 Mar 2026
QPM Energy Limited has announced a substantial upgrade to its Moranbah Gas Project reserves and resources, now certified at over 1,000 petajoules, positioning the company as a key player in Queensland’s evolving gas and electricity markets.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
10 Mar 2026
1414 Degrees Ltd posted a steep 192% rise in half-year losses to $3.86 million, while advancing its silicon-based energy storage and hydrogen technologies. The company also faces uncertainty after its joint venture partner Vast Renewables entered administration.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
27 Feb 2026
Meridian Energy has reported a robust turnaround with a NZD 227 million net profit after tax for the first half of 2026, driven by record wind generation and strong hydro inflows. The company also raised its interim dividend and advanced multiple renewable projects.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
25 Feb 2026
Genesis Energy has completed a NZ$100 million share placement at NZ$2.15 per share, paving the way for a NZ$300 million rights offer to fund its renewable energy expansion under the Gen35 strategy.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
24 Feb 2026
Meridian Energy's January 2026 report reveals robust hydro and wind generation fueled by above-average water and snow storage, alongside rising retail sales, despite wholesale electricity prices plummeting to historic lows.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
13 Feb 2026
Meridian Energy’s January 2026 report reveals robust hydro and wind generation amid record rainfall and soaring electricity demand, despite wholesale prices plunging to historic lows.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
13 Feb 2026
AGL Energy reported a steady half-year performance with flat EBITDA and a slight dip in net profit, underpinned by improved operational metrics and strategic moves including a major telco divestment and renewable investments.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
11 Feb 2026
Frontier Energy has secured 88.06 MW of peak capacity credits for its Waroona Project, guaranteeing around $32 million annually for five years, while raising $11.5 million to advance debt financing and project development.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Jan 2026
1414 Degrees has made significant strides in developing its Aurora Energy Precinct, securing crucial regulatory approvals for its battery storage system and progressing its battery materials and hydrogen technologies.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Jan 2026