Latest Lng News

Elixir Energy has commenced drilling at the Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, targeting significant gas resources with plans for advanced testing by mid-2026.

Santos Limited reported a robust fourth quarter and full-year 2025 performance, highlighted by the first LNG cargo loading from Barossa and near completion of the Pikka Phase 1 oil project. The company’s disciplined capital management and operational resilience set the stage for significant production growth in 2026.

Beach Energy’s Q2 FY26 report reveals a 9% production decline amid Otway Basin slowdowns, offset by flood recovery and the Waitsia Gas Plant ramp-up, with sales revenue down 17% to $445 million.

Elixir Energy has begun mobilising a drilling rig for the Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, aiming to unlock commercial gas flows by mid-2026.

Elixir Energy has been granted a 15-year retention license over its entire ATP2044 permit in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, securing 1,362 BCFe of 2C Contingent Gas Resources confirmed by the Daydream-2 well.

Woodside Energy Group announces the resignation of CEO Meg O’Neill, who will lead bp p.l.c., with Liz Westcott appointed Acting CEO as the company begins a formal succession process.

Buru Energy is actively pursuing funding for its 2026 drilling campaign to validate resources at the Rafael Gas Project, aiming for a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026 and first cashflow by 2028.

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.

Elixir Energy has partnered with QGC to share 3D seismic data over a key Queensland gas permit, aiming to reduce risks ahead of the Daydream-3 appraisal well. This collaboration highlights the strategic importance of the Taroom Trough in Australia’s gas landscape.

Jade Gas Holdings has verified exceptionally high methane purity exceeding 97% at its Red Lake gasfield, underpinning its commercial LNG ambitions and opening new chemical feedstock opportunities.

The Minerals Development Company Botswana has increased its investment in Botala Energy’s Serowe coal bed methane project to approximately A$4 million, signaling strong government backing for the company’s LNG ambitions.

Global Lithium Resources has released a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Manna Lithium Project, confirming robust financials and a long mine life in Western Australia. The study sets the stage for a Final Investment Decision in 2026 amid improving lithium market conditions.