Latest Energy Security News

Pilot Energy has successfully raised $3.44 million through a placement to fund its Cliff Head operations and emerging carbon capture projects, signalling a strategic push into clean energy transition.

Australian Vanadium Limited has made significant strides in its integrated vanadium project, advancing its feasibility study and securing key environmental approvals while preparing to bid for a major Western Australian battery storage project.

Equus Energy has launched on the ASX with full ownership of the Equus Gas Project, backed by a $46 million conditional funding and gas sales agreement with Alcoa. The project aims to supply a significant new gas source for Western Australia’s LNG and domestic markets.

Finder Energy Holdings has completed the acquisition of the Petrojarl I FPSO, a critical step that de-risks the KTJ Project and accelerates its path to a Final Investment Decision expected by mid-2026. The company also secured A$25 million in funding and achieved a significant resource upgrade.

Lion Energy has locked in funding for its Bula Karang-1 well in Indonesia’s East Seram PSC, with drilling set for mid-2026. Meanwhile, the company is holding back on its green hydrogen project pending government grants.

Aura Energy has attracted a C$10 million investment from MMCAP and strategic partners, valuing its Swedish Häggån polymetallic project at C$50 million and spinning it into a new Canadian-listed entity.

Carnarvon Energy advances its Bedout Sub-basin exploration with a major drilling campaign planned for early 2027, while maintaining a robust financial position and strategic investment in Strike Energy.

NH3 Clean Energy has marked significant progress in its WAH2 clean ammonia project, securing major offtake agreements and government facilitation support alongside a $4 million institutional funding round.

Peninsula Energy reports strong progress in ramping up uranium production at its Lance Project in Wyoming, with acidification exceeding expectations and key infrastructure developments on track. Supportive US government policies further enhance the company’s strategic outlook.

Beach Energy’s Q2 FY26 report reveals a 9% production decline amid Otway Basin slowdowns, offset by flood recovery and the Waitsia Gas Plant ramp-up, with sales revenue down 17% to $445 million.

Paladin Energy reports a strong production ramp-up at its Langer Heinrich Mine and confirms robust progress on the Patterson Lake South project, supported by a strengthened balance sheet and a positive uranium market outlook.

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.