Latest Lng News

Botala Energy has raised A$3 million through an oversubscribed placement to fully fund drilling and flow testing at its Serowe coal bed methane project this quarter, advancing its commercial gas ambitions.

The Mozambique Government’s approval to restart the TotalEnergies-led LNG project has accelerated construction and workforce mobilisation, positioning RBR Group to capitalise on significant near-term opportunities.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

Speculative money piled into new discoveries and tight-supply metals, while a handful of small caps were sold hard on thin liquidity. The week’s biggest moves came from PGMs and tungsten on the way up, and micro-cap gas on the way down.

Botala Energy is progressing its Serowe Coal Bed Methane project in Botswana, backed by a significant investment from the Mineral Development Company of Botswana and aiming for first gas production in 2026 to help address Southern Africa’s looming gas shortage.

RBR Group Limited reports a significant uptick in tender opportunities exceeding US$80 million following the restart of major LNG projects in Mozambique, alongside steady contract revenues and ongoing infrastructure investments.

Energy World Corporation has transformed its financial footing by converting USD434 million of debt to equity, setting the stage for the completion of its Pagbilao power plant and LNG terminal in the Philippines. The company is preparing for a strategic capital raising to propel these projects forward.

Kinetiko Energy reports robust gas production from test wells and secures a binding joint development agreement with FFS Refiners to advance a pilot LNG plant in South Africa, backed by a $3.15 million capital raise and new North American market listing.

Woodside Energy reported record production for 2025, exceeding guidance while progressing key LNG and ammonia projects. The company also navigates a CEO transition and strategic asset sales.

Equus Energy has launched on the ASX with full ownership of the Equus Gas Project, backed by a $46 million conditional funding and gas sales agreement with Alcoa. The project aims to supply a significant new gas source for Western Australia’s LNG and domestic markets.

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.

A takeover premium blew the doors off the Materials board this week, while one discounted equity raise did the opposite. Uranium names kept climbing on real production progress, and rare earths stayed in favour as governments and buyers circle supply.