Latest Gas Market News

Empire Energy Group is advancing its Carpentaria-5H well hydraulic stimulation scheduled for June 2025, alongside preparations for the Carpentaria Gas Plant construction, aiming to commence gas sales from EP187 by late 2025 or early 2026.

QPM Energy Limited has announced a significant 31% upgrade to its Moranbah Gas Project's 2P reserves, now certified at 435PJ, reinforcing the asset's status as a tier 1 gas resource with substantial uncontracted volumes.

Comet Ridge Limited reports significant progress on its Mahalo Gas Hub project, with upstream and pipeline FEED studies advancing, robust pilot production at Mahalo East, and active negotiations on gas sales and funding arrangements.

Hartshead Resources has submitted a revised development plan for its Anning and Somerville gas fields, featuring a superior export route via CalEnergy's Saturn Banks pipeline. Supported by a strong cash position and committed partners, the company is exploring innovative funding to optimise project economics.

Top End Energy has completed its strategic acquisition of Serpentine Energy, significantly expanding its natural hydrogen footprint in Kansas and advancing towards its first well drilling, while also progressing exploration in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Botala Energy has secured a mining licence for its Serowe CBM Project and signed a binding LNG offtake agreement with South Africa’s SCAW, marking a pivotal step toward commercial production and regional energy supply.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd reported a 115% increase in net profit after tax to US$3.573 billion in 2024 despite a 6% revenue decline, driven by record production and strategic growth in LNG and new energy sectors.

Elixir Energy has significantly expanded its footprint in the Taroom Trough through a farmin agreement with Santos, adding substantial contingent gas resources as Eastern Australia faces an imminent gas supply shortfall.

Elixir Energy has expanded its footprint in Queensland's Taroom Trough through a farmin deal with Santos, boosting its contingent gas resources by 68% and launching a $9 million equity raise to fund upcoming exploration activities.

Bass Oil Limited is set to deepen its exploration of the Triassic gas play in the northern Cooper Basin following a successful flow test at the Kiwi gas field, signaling significant potential for future discoveries and development.

Hartshead Resources has submitted a development programme and budget to the P2607 Joint Venture, proposing a new gas export route through CalEnergy’s Saturn Banks pipeline, promising reduced capital expenditure and accelerated production timelines.

Australian Oil Company Limited (AOK) reports significant progress in its California pipeline acquisition and appoints Chris Hodge as Non-Executive Chairman, signaling a strategic push into US gas exploration.