Latest Gas Supply News

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.

Kinetiko Energy has begun drilling a key production test well in South Africa, advancing its transition from exploration to gas production with plans for a pilot LNG plant by late 2026.

Pilot Energy has initiated a formal farmout process to attract partners for its offshore Perth Basin permit WA-481P, featuring the ready-to-drill Leander Gas Prospect with 1.1 trillion cubic feet of prospective gas resources.

QPM Energy has successfully raised $7 million through an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan, significantly exceeding its initial $2 million target to accelerate key gas power projects in Queensland.

Lakes Blue Energy has entered a binding agreement with Beijing Maison Group to fully fund a feasibility study for a new CO2 plant in South Australia, aiming to tap into a certified 26 Bcf high-purity CO2 resource. This move complements Lakes’ ongoing gas project in Victoria, signalling diversified growth prospects.

Amplitude Energy capped FY25 with record production and revenue, while progressing its East Coast Supply Project and announcing significant board changes.