Latest Gas Supply News

AEMO forecasts a severe domestic gas shortage in Western Australia from 2028, spotlighting H3 Energy’s Warro gas field as a critical potential solution amid rising prices and technical hurdles.

Central Petroleum has secured strategic interests in the Cooper and Otway Basins through binding agreements with ADX Energy, setting the stage for a multi-million dollar expansion and planned drilling campaigns in 2026 and 2027.

Comet Ridge Limited has obtained federal environmental approval for its Mahalo North natural gas project, paving the way for expanded development in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. This milestone complements recent ownership consolidation and state approvals, positioning the company to boost east coast gas supply.

Equus Energy Limited launches a $15 million public offer to fund the acquisition and development of the Equus Gas Project in Western Australia, backed by conditional funding from Alcoa. The project boasts a large independently certified contingent gas resource, positioning the company to address looming supply shortfalls in domestic and LNG markets.

Comet Ridge Limited is set to acquire Santos’s 42.86% stake in the Mahalo Gas Project, consolidating full ownership and operator status. This move significantly increases the company’s gas reserves and positions it to better serve the east coast domestic gas market.

Emperor Energy appoints Tim Handley as Managing Director to spearhead the Judith Gas Field's next phase, including the critical Judith-2 appraisal well planned for Q3 2026.

3D Energi has raised $14.5 million through a well-supported placement to fund critical drilling and testing activities in the Otway Basin, aiming to unlock new gas reserves for Australia's East Coast market.

Cue Energy Resources and partners have signed a Letter of Intent with the Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation to kickstart a four-well drilling program at Mereenie and Palm Valley, aiming for gas supply contracts through 2034.

Horizon Oil and its joint venture partners have signed a binding Letter of Intent with Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation to fast-track drilling of two new wells at Mereenie, aiming to secure long-term gas supply agreements through 2034.

Central Petroleum has signed a binding Letter of Intent with Northern Territory's Power and Water Corporation to fast-track drilling of four wells and establish long-term gas supply agreements through 2034.

Echelon Resources has signed a term sheet with the Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation to supply gas through 2034, including plans for four new wells that could significantly increase output from the Amadeus Basin.

3D Energi has commenced drilling the Charlemont-1 gas exploration well offshore Victoria, targeting a substantial 93 billion cubic feet of gas with promising geological indicators. This marks a key step in the Otway Exploration Drilling Program aimed at bolstering East Coast gas supplies.