Latest Gas Market News

Carnarvon Energy has made a significant A$86 million investment in Strike Energy, becoming its largest shareholder and gaining exposure to Western Australia’s growing gas market, while deferring Bedout drilling to early 2027 due to rig shortages.

Whitebark Energy’s fresh petrophysical analysis reveals significant dry gas zones in its Warro Gas Field, boosting its commercial prospects and prompting a $750,000 capital raise to fast-track development.

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the June quarter and highlighted significant progress on several royalty projects, including government approvals for Buru Energy’s Rafael Gas Project and a major equity raise for Endura Mining’s Snowy River Gold development.

Strike Energy has made significant strides in its integrated gas-to-power strategy, advancing the South Erregulla Peaking Gas Power Station and securing a major $86 million investment from Carnarvon Energy. The company also confirmed a substantial 180 PJ contingent resource at Ocean Hill, positioning itself strongly in Western Australia's evolving energy market.

Bass Oil reported steady quarterly oil production with a 20% increase in Indonesian output following a production enhancement program. The company is poised to enter the East Coast Gas Market pending regulatory approval for the Vanessa gas field acquisition.

TotalEnergies has lifted the force majeure on the $20 billion Mozambique LNG project, signaling a full restart after 4.5 years. RBR Group, uniquely positioned as the only ASX-listed company with direct exposure, stands to benefit from the surge in workforce and infrastructure demand.

Amplitude Energy reported steady Q1 FY26 production and strong revenue, backed by a $150 million equity raise to fuel expansion projects including the East Coast Supply Project and Patricia Baleen restart.

Blue Energy has successfully raised $5.8 million through an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan and placement, positioning itself to accelerate gas appraisal and infrastructure projects in Queensland’s North Bowen Basin.

Woodside Energy Group has sealed a strategic partnership with US infrastructure giant Williams, selling stakes in Louisiana LNG and Driftwood Pipeline for $378 million, accelerating the project’s path to first LNG in 2029.

Cue Energy Resources has inked a new gas supply agreement with McArthur River Mining, locking in 0.37 PJ of gas plus additional volumes for 2026 and 2027. The deal includes take-or-pay terms and CPI-linked pricing, enhancing revenue certainty for Cue’s Mereenie joint venture stake.

Bass Oil Limited reported a 3% rise in September oil production, driven by a 20% uplift in Indonesian output, while awaiting regulatory approval for a strategic gas field acquisition.

Central Petroleum has secured a new 1.3 petajoule gas supply agreement with McArthur River Mining, enhancing cash flow certainty through fixed pricing and take-or-pay terms.