Latest Energy Market News

Genesis Energy has successfully completed a NZ$300 million rights offer, with strong shareholder participation including the Crown maintaining its majority stake. The capital raise underpins the company’s Gen35 strategy and sets the stage for upcoming share trading.

Synertec has secured a pivotal contract with TasNetworks to deploy six advanced community battery systems across Tasmania, supported by ARENA funding. This marks a significant step for Synertec into the community energy storage sector, promising enhanced grid reliability and solar integration.

Strike Energy has announced a 19% increase in its 2P gas reserves at the West Erregulla field, now standing at 251 PJ net to the company, alongside promising upgrades at Erregulla Deep and new resource prospects across its Perth Basin licences.

Elixir Energy has marked a pivotal step in developing Queensland’s Taroom Trough gas resource with the successful drilling of the Lorelle-3 well and ambitious appraisal plans set for 2026. Positioned near key infrastructure and backed by major players, the company is poised to accelerate commercialisation efforts in this emerging energy hub.

Bass Oil Limited has raised $3 million through a well-supported share placement to fund key projects including the Vanessa gas field acquisition and Indonesian oil drilling, positioning itself for a 2026 entry into the East Coast Gas Market.

Galilee Energy has confirmed the final location for its Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, targeting significant gas and condensate resources with drilling set for the second quarter of 2026. The well also aims to explore additional oil potential, optimising costs and environmental impact.

Quantum Graphite’s partner Sunlands Pure Group has signed a key MOU with Oman’s Al Buraimi Governorate to develop a large-scale graphite refinery, positioning Quantum as the exclusive graphite supplier for global battery and energy markets.

ADX Energy has secured a crucial extension on its loan note repayments, unlocking financial flexibility to advance multiple drilling and development projects across Austria and Italy.

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.

Horizon Oil has launched an off-market takeover offer for Cue Energy Resources, proposing a mix of cash and shares. Cue’s Independent Board Committee is now carefully evaluating the proposal before advising shareholders.

Genesis Energy has opened a NZ$300 million rights offer priced at NZ$2.05 per share, marking a 10.8% discount to the theoretical ex-rights price, aiming to accelerate its growth pipeline following a recent NZ$100 million placement.

Santos Limited has updated details on the currency exchange rates used to convert its 2025 final dividend, offering shareholders multiple payment currency options ahead of the March payout.