Latest Energy Sector News

Meridian Energy’s February 2026 report reveals below-average hydro inflows but robust water storage and growing retail customer base, highlighting resilience amid weather challenges and market fluctuations.

Forte Energy has completed a major acquisition of oil leases in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, with technical work underway on the promising Harrier Prospect and cost-saving lease fee suspensions boosting near-term flexibility.

H3 Energy has appointed LAB Energy Advisors to spearhead farm-in talks for its Alinya project, a vast and underexplored oil and gas prospect in South Australia’s Officer Basin. The move aims to accelerate partner engagement ahead of drilling a potentially game-changing well.

Australian Oil Company Limited has formalised a 12-month crude oil lifting agreement with IOR Energy for its Emu Apple Oil Field, paving the way for steady cash flow and further development in the Surat Basin.

Belararox Limited has strategically expanded its Argentine copper exploration by acquiring the El Faro tenement adjacent to its Toro South target, adding 22km² of promising ground to its TMT Project. This move strengthens its position amid ongoing drilling targeting a potentially significant copper system.

Whitehaven Coal has received stable BB+ and Ba1 credit ratings from major agencies, alongside investment grade BBB- ratings for its senior secured debt, underpinning its US$1.1 billion refinancing strategy.

Triangle Energy has embarked on a joint study agreement to explore an offshore area in Indonesia, aiming to secure priority rights for a future production sharing contract. The six to eight-month study signals the company’s strategic push into under-explored regions with promising oil and gas potential.

Frontier Energy has secured indicative senior debt terms worth around $220 million for its Waroona Renewable Energy Project, moving closer to finalising financing and supply contracts. The company is also considering mezzanine financing to optimise its funding structure.

Condor Energy has updated its corporate presentation revealing significant progress in Peru’s Tumbes Basin, highlighting a 1 trillion cubic feet gas discovery and a multi-billion barrel oil exploration portfolio. The company is moving towards converting its evaluation agreement into a full exploration licence while advancing commercial discussions for gas offtake.

IRIS Metals has secured a farm-in agreement to earn up to 100% ownership of the Finley Basin Tungsten Project in Montana, marking a strategic expansion into a critical mineral vital for defence and advanced manufacturing.

Energy World Corporation appoints Alan Jowell as Executive Chairman to spearhead its strategic review and project development, while exploring asset sales alongside its flagship Pagbilao LNG and Power Project.

AXP Energy has successfully raised A$800,000 through a share placement to fund development of its Oklahoma oil project and explore new growth opportunities.