Latest Energy Security News

Finder Energy has achieved a pivotal regulatory milestone with approval of the Development Area for its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields, setting the stage for project sanction and a scalable production hub in Timor-Leste.

Strategic Energy Resources has secured over $400,000 in Queensland Government grants to fund drilling at its Diamantina Copper and Bulimba Gold projects, accelerating exploration efforts in two promising mineral provinces.

Forte Energy has emerged as the highest bidder for two promising oil and gas leases adjacent to its Umiat field in Alaska, leveraging existing seismic data to target significant resource potential.

D3 Energy has raised $6.12 million through a strongly supported placement at a significant premium to its IPO price, aiming to accelerate exploration and development of its helium assets amid tightening global supply.

Genesis Energy has completed its NZ$300 million rights offer shortfall bookbuild at a premium price, raising a total of NZ$400 million including a prior placement. The new shares will begin trading late March, marking a significant capital boost for the energy company.

The Australian Government has increased financial support thresholds for Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery, reflecting rising operating costs and reinforcing domestic fuel security through the decade.

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.

TMK Energy has raised $6 million in a heavily oversubscribed placement led by coal seam gas experts, aiming to accelerate drilling and commercialisation at its Gurvantes XXXV project.

Pancontinental Energy has won a crucial 12-month extension for its PEL 87 offshore Namibia exploration licence, enabling further seismic analysis and drilling preparations. This extension keeps the project on track as the company seeks a farmin partner to advance exploration.

Vulcan Energy has obtained its inaugural lithium production licence for the Lionheart Project in Germany, marking a pivotal step as the project moves into funded construction. This licence supports Vulcan’s ambition to supply Europe with sustainable lithium for electric vehicle batteries, backed by renewable energy co-production.

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.

NH3 Clean Energy has locked in a crucial 15-year water supply agreement with the Water Corporation of WA for its flagship WAH2 clean ammonia project, marking a key step towards its final investment decision.