Latest Energy Sector News

Karoon Energy has successfully revived production at the Baúna SPS-92 well, lifting total output to 20,500 bopd and revising its 2026 capital expenditure guidance upward. Concurrently, the company plans a third phase of its on-market share buyback, citing undervaluation and disciplined capital allocation.

SRJ Technologies' subsidiary ACE inks a strategic MOU with Australian robotics leader Nexxis, aiming to combine cutting-edge robotic platforms with advanced data analytics to enhance asset inspections in the energy sector.

Horizon Oil has completed a significant step in its takeover of Cue Energy by acquiring nearly 20% of shares through a pre-bid agreement, pushing its total ownership to just over 57%.

Ampol launches a A$400 million delayed-draw subordinated notes facility to refinance upcoming debt maturities, locking in long-dated funding with flexible drawdown options.

Elixir Energy has wrapped up a 12-stage fracture stimulation at its Lorelle-3H appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, placing all proppant as planned. The company is now milling out plugs ahead of a 30-day gas-condensate flow test that could validate commercial production potential.

Worley has revised its FY26 underlying EBITA impact from the Middle East conflict to up to $60 million, doubling its previous estimate, while also warning of a $50 million hit from foreign currency translation due to a stronger Australian dollar.

RemSense Technologies has won a third contract to deploy its virtualplant digital twin platform at an offshore facility operated by a Tier 1 oil and gas company, reinforcing its foothold in energy sector digitalisation.

Thor Energy has awarded a significant 2D seismic survey contract to Velseis for its HY-Range Project, aiming to refine exploration targets for natural hydrogen and helium in South Australia.

Echelon Resources has secured a three-year extension to its gas supply agreement with Genesis Energy, underpinning continued sales of Kupe gas at market-linked prices and supporting New Zealand’s domestic energy needs.

Tasmea Limited is set to acquire JPS Group for up to A$75 million, securing a foothold in Australia’s growing LNG and energy infrastructure sectors with a Tier-1 client base and a unique tech-enabled isolation technology.

Carnarvon Energy has boosted its Bedout Basin prospective resources by 92%, now holding over 6.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent across 130 prospects, with exploration drilling set to start in April 2027.

Acrow Limited (ASX:ACF) is set to expand its Industrial Access and Construction Services footprint with a $54.5 million acquisition of Ausgroup and Preston SuperDeck, funded by a fully underwritten $70 million equity raise and a $10 million share purchase plan. The company also upgraded its FY27 revenue and EBITDA guidance by 21% and 15% respectively.