Latest Methane News

Hazer Group and KBR have secured a paid pre-feasibility study with a leading Japanese power utility to explore large-scale deployment of methane pyrolysis technology, reinforcing Hazer's foothold in Japan's clean hydrogen market.

The a2 Milk Company posted a 12.4% rise in FY26 revenue to NZ$1.975 billion, but net profit from continuing operations fell 5.8% amid supply chain disruptions in China. The company declared a $300 million special dividend and expects mid single-digit revenue growth in FY27.

Jade Gas has completed a A$11 million placement, boosting its cash reserves beyond A$20 million to fund key development and strategic moves, including a proposed Hong Kong listing.

Botala Energy’s Pitse Pilot well 3.5B in Botswana is producing 200 barrels of water per day with measurable casing pressure despite limited reservoir drawdown, signalling effective stimulation and promising progress toward commercial coal bed methane production.

D3 Energy has successfully drilled and intersected gas in the first of two wells at its Nooitgedacht site in South Africa, with the second well underway. The results support expanding helium reserves and future production rights.

1414 Degrees secured $8.45 million funding and inked major agreements to commercialise its SiNTL battery technology across AI data centres, drones, satellites and defence sectors.

Pure One Corporation has made strides in zero-emission commercial vehicles with new battery-swap and electric models arriving in Australia, backed by a strengthened balance sheet from a $3.5 million tranche of Turquoise Group sale proceeds.

Jade Gas Holdings has secured regulatory approvals for Mongolia’s first coal bed methane reserves, completed a A$12 million capital raise, and signed a non-binding A$1.1 billion collaboration agreement to fund initial development of its Red Lake gasfield.

Prominence Energy has validated elevated helium and natural hydrogen levels in South Australia, backed by independent lab and satellite data, while securing $1.56 million to fund its next exploration phase targeting mid-2027 drilling.

Woodside Energy reported a 28% jump in Q2 operating revenue to $4.185 billion, propelled by a 35% rise in average realised prices despite a 9% dip in production volumes. Key LNG projects Scarborough, Trion, and Louisiana LNG progressed on schedule and budget, while Woodside increased its Browse Joint Venture stake to 41.27%.

Sea Forest Limited accelerated its commercial momentum in 4Q26 with an 83% revenue increase to $2.1 million, underpinned by new cattle supply agreements and the commissioning of its first regional distribution centre in Newcastle.

D3 Energy has expanded its helium resource base significantly in South Africa, certifying a maiden contingent resource at ER386 that boosts combined helium resources by 65%. The company also certified its first Australian prospective resource and started drilling at Nooitgedacht in ER315.