Latest Gas Peaking News

AGL Energy tightens its FY26 earnings outlook, buoyed by strong operational performance and strategic investments in batteries and gas peaking assets amid rising electricity demand driven by data centres and electrification.

APA Group has entered a joint development agreement with CS Energy to build and own a 400MW gas peaking power plant in Queensland, aiming to bolster energy security and support renewable integration by 2028.

Mayfield Group Holdings has landed a pivotal $20 million contract for the Brigalow Gas Peaking Plant in Queensland, pushing its FY26 contract awards to $37 million and reinforcing its role in Australia's energy transition.

Origin Energy reported a 6% rise in full-year profit to $1.48 billion, driven by LNG trading gains and operational resilience, while advancing key renewable projects and battery storage developments.

Origin Energy reported a robust half-year performance with statutory profit rising to $1.017 billion and an increased fully franked interim dividend, driven by strong Integrated Gas earnings despite softer Energy Markets and Octopus Energy results.

Contact Energy has secured a pivotal gas supply contract with OMV for the Pohokura field, ensuring fuel for its gas peaking units through 2032 despite soaring gas prices and operational costs.