Latest Energy Markets News

Central Petroleum has confirmed its strategic acquisition in the Cooper and Otway Basins is now unconditional, with completion set for 23 January 2026, marking a significant expansion of its asset portfolio.

Finder Energy has completed a $5.2 million capital raise through a share placement to its directors and substantial shareholder Longreach Capital, following shareholder approval.

1414 Degrees secures critical approvals from AEMO and ElectraNet for its 140 MW Aurora Battery Energy Storage System, advancing the project toward grid connection and commercial operation in 2026.

NuEnergy Gas Limited has inked a fully funded collaboration with PT Beijing Energy Linking to scale its Tanjung Enim coalbed methane project from early sales to a major 25 MMSCFD production plateau.

White Energy’s subsidiary BCBC has clinched an exclusive global agency agreement with Komarek to market briquettor machines using its proprietary BCB technology starting January 2026. This deal extends White Energy’s foothold in coal upgrading amid evolving energy markets.

Monadelphous Group Limited has secured approximately $110 million in new contracts spanning resources, energy, and renewable sectors, reinforcing its foothold across Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Key Petroleum Limited has appointed Jujun Zhang as Executive Director, CEO, and Vice Chairman, bringing over two decades of new energy expertise to the boardroom. This leadership addition signals a strategic focus on growth and investment in power generation technologies.

Pilot Energy has secured a $10.75 million joint development agreement with SN Energy to build a hybrid solar and battery storage project alongside a proposed 50MW data centre at Three Springs.

MEC Resources Limited reminds eligible shareholders to participate in its Options Placement Offer closing on 20 January 2026, presenting a low-cost chance to increase exposure to its energy projects. Directors have already committed to their full entitlements, signaling confidence in the company’s direction.

AEMO forecasts a severe domestic gas shortage in Western Australia from 2028, spotlighting H3 Energy’s Warro gas field as a critical potential solution amid rising prices and technical hurdles.

Axel REE Limited has announced a substantial upgrade to its Caladão Rare Earth Elements and Gallium resource in Brazil, expanding the project’s scale and advancing plans for low-cost in situ leach extraction.

Invictus Energy has completed the Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement process for its Cabora Bassa Project, setting the stage for significant gas exploration and development in Zimbabwe.