Latest Energy Markets News

Santos Limited reported a robust fourth quarter and full-year 2025 performance, highlighted by the first LNG cargo loading from Barossa and near completion of the Pikka Phase 1 oil project. The company’s disciplined capital management and operational resilience set the stage for significant production growth in 2026.

1414 Degrees updates on the administration of its joint venture partner Vast Solar Aurora, exploring acquisition options while progressing key renewable projects. The company also advances its October 2025 placement with shareholder-approved options now moving towards ASX quotation.

Mercury NZ Limited reported a robust quarter with high hydro inflows driving down electricity prices and the commissioning of a new geothermal unit set to enhance generation capacity.

Origin Energy has announced it will keep the Eraring Power Station operational until April 2029, extending its life by nearly two years to bolster NSW’s energy security during the shift to renewables.

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.