Latest Energy Investments News

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited has completed its merger with Brickworks Limited, creating a diversified investment group with a $13.8 billion portfolio and reporting a $2.3 billion statutory profit for 1H26.

The Australian Government has increased financial support thresholds for Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery, reflecting rising operating costs and reinforcing domestic fuel security through the decade.

PPK Group Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a $10.5 million profit for H1 2026, driven by a significant non-cash gain from its Li-S Energy investment and strategic portfolio adjustments.

Origin Energy reports a 45% drop in half-year profit amid lower gas earnings and ongoing investments, while extending Eraring Power Station operations to 2029 to support NSW energy security.

Omega Oil and Gas has secured a 19.43% stake in Elixir Energy, positioning itself for a major drilling push in Queensland’s Taroom Trough during 2026. Backed by a strong balance sheet, Omega aims to unlock significant gas and oil resources across multiple projects.

Whitebark Energy has appointed Nik Sykiotis as CEO, positioning the company to advance its strategic focus on natural hydrogen, helium, and hydrocarbons. Sykiotis’s operational expertise is expected to steer Whitebark through its next growth phase.

Prominence Energy has secured the last regulatory approval needed to complete its acquisition of the Gawler Hydrogen Project, setting the stage for exploration of natural hydrogen in South Australia.

AGL Energy has agreed to divest 19.9% of its 20% stake in Tilt Renewables for $750 million, reinforcing its strategy to recycle capital and invest in flexible energy capacity while maintaining a strategic partnership.

Terra Critical Minerals (ASX, T92) broadens its critical minerals portfolio with new US initiatives and promising exploration in New South Wales and Canada. The company also pursues a US OTC listing to tap North American capital.

Top End Energy has unveiled a significant prospective hydrogen resource in Kansas and strengthened its U.S. market presence with new OTCQB listings, while advancing strategic discussions in Australia’s Beetaloo Basin.

Alligator Energy has commenced construction of its pivotal Samphire Field Recovery Trial, marking a significant shift from exploration to development. The company also bolstered its leadership team to support this growth phase and reported promising exploration results at its Big Lake Uranium Project.

Pinnacle Investment Management has secured a strategic foothold in Japan’s private markets by acquiring up to 13% of Advantage Partners, complementing its strong FY25 growth and global expansion ambitions.