Latest Gas Supply News

Cue Energy Resources has locked in a multi-year gas sales agreement with the Northern Territory Government, underwriting the drilling of two new wells at Palm Valley. This deal replaces a prior tentative supply plan and promises stable cash flow through to 2034.

Central Petroleum has secured a binding gas sales agreement with the Northern Territory Government, underpinning two new Palm Valley wells that could lift production capacity by around 40%. The deal replaces a prior arrangement and is supported by an expanded loan facility.

Horizon Oil’s Letter of Intent with Power and Water Corporation for a new Mereenie gas sales deal has expired without replacement, prompting a suspension of planned infill drilling and a notable cut to capital expenditure forecasts.

Echelon Resources' Palm Valley Joint Venture has locked in a gas supply agreement with the Northern Territory government, enabling drilling of two new wells to restore production capacity by mid-2026.

Tamboran Resources Corporation has secured up to US$198 million through a combination of public and entitlement offers to fund expanded drilling and resource delineation in the Beetaloo Basin, aiming for first gas sales by Q3 2026.

Delorean Corporation has approved the Final Investment Decision for its 100% owned NSW1 Horsley Park Bioenergy Facility, supported by $30.5 million in grants. Construction is planned to start in Q3 2026, pending the securing of $31.6 million in additional funding.

Beetaloo Energy has received a $15.4 million R&D tax refund, reinforcing its financial position as it advances key milestones in the Carpentaria Pilot Project towards gas production and sales in 2026.

State Gas Limited has decided against proceeding with the sale of its High Density Natural Gas Pilot Plant after failing to finalise terms, while its R&D tax incentive claim remains under extended review by the ATO.

Botala Energy has commenced drilling its first commercial production well at the Serowe CBM Project in Botswana, marking a pivotal step toward large-scale gas production and regional energy supply.

Vault Minerals has begun commissioning stage 1 of its King of the Hills plant upgrade, set to increase throughput capacity to around 6 million tonnes per annum on time and budget.

Strike Energy has announced a 19% increase in its 2P gas reserves at the West Erregulla field, now standing at 251 PJ net to the company, alongside promising upgrades at Erregulla Deep and new resource prospects across its Perth Basin licences.

Elixir Energy has marked a pivotal step in developing Queensland’s Taroom Trough gas resource with the successful drilling of the Lorelle-3 well and ambitious appraisal plans set for 2026. Positioned near key infrastructure and backed by major players, the company is poised to accelerate commercialisation efforts in this emerging energy hub.