Latest Gas Supply News

Genesis Energy, alongside Mercury, Meridian, and Contact, has inked 10-year agreements to fortify New Zealand’s energy security through Huntly Power Station capacity and fuel reserves. This strategic move aims to prevent supply crunches like those experienced in winter 2024.

Lakes Blue Energy has commenced drilling the Wombat-5 well in Victoria’s Gippsland Basin, aiming to unlock a significant gas resource to help ease tightening supply on Australia’s east coast.

Emperor Energy has secured a significant upgrade to its Judith Gas Field resources following an independent audit, alongside a $3.7 million capital raise to fund the upcoming Judith-2 appraisal well scheduled for mid-2026.

Bounty Oil and Gas reported $1.09 million in oil revenue for FY 2025, boosted reserves to 313,000 barrels, and plans to double production with Surat Basin operations starting late 2025. Meanwhile, a Federal Court challenge looms over its Sydney Basin offshore permit.

Botala Energy has successfully brought new wells online at its Serowe Coal Bed Methane project, significantly boosting reservoir pressure and advancing its LNG development plans. The company also completed Phase 1 of its Bankable Feasibility Study and raised A$1.25 million to fund ongoing exploration and engineering.

Blue Energy Limited has been awarded two significant Potential Commercial Areas in Queensland, boosting its contingent gas resources, while facing temporary suspension of pilot wells due to mechanical issues. The company is advancing regulatory approvals and exploring capital raising to support its growth.

Comet Ridge Limited has made significant progress in its Mahalo Gas Hub development, advancing engineering design, certifying substantial new gas reserves, and securing extended financing to support a Final Investment Decision.

Lakes Blue Energy has secured $6.5 million in new capital and is set to begin drilling the Wombat-5 gas well, targeting near-term supply to Victoria’s east coast market. Meanwhile, its Nangwarry carbon dioxide project moves forward with a fully funded feasibility study.

QPM Energy has successfully completed major commissioning runs at its Townsville Power Station, generating over 4,700 MWh and preparing to take operational control. Final steps are underway to leverage new gas agreements and electricity market opportunities.

Arafura Rare Earths pushes forward with equity funding for its Nolans Project, targeting a €100 million investment from Germany’s Raw Materials Fund amid rising geopolitical tensions reshaping the rare earths landscape.

Comet Ridge Limited has independently certified 51.8 PJ of 2P gas reserves and 118.5 PJ of 3P reserves at its 100% owned Mahalo East Project, significantly expanding its gas portfolio in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. This milestone advances the Mahalo Gas Hub’s potential as a key new gas supply region for Australia’s east coast.

Blue Energy’s subsidiary Eureka Petroleum has been granted two significant Potential Commercial Areas in Queensland’s North Bowen Basin, alongside a renewal of its ATP 814 exploration permit. These awards position the company to advance substantial gas resources toward production.