Latest Perth Basin News

Triangle Energy (ASX:TEG) has regained 100% ownership of the L7 Production Licence and EP 437 Exploration Permit in the Perth Basin after joint venture partners Echelon and Strike withdrew and transferred their interests back. Legal proceedings against these partners for failing farm-in obligations continue.

Strike Energy’s Walyering West-1 well delivered a stabilised gas flow of 11 MMscf/d from the C1 sand, confirming a clean, condensate-rich gas accumulation near existing infrastructure in the Perth Basin.

Strike Energy’s South Erregulla Power Station has completed major construction and started commissioning, advancing toward its October 2026 target for commercial operation.

Macallum New Energy has expanded its exploration prospects in the underexplored southern North Perth Basin with a new oil and gas prospect, Aberfeldy, and plans to pursue helium and hydrogen exploration following recent regulatory changes.

Beach Energy has agreed to sell its 60% stake in the VIC/L35 Otway Basin permit, including the Artisan gas discovery, for $70 million upfront plus a production royalty expected to total around $140 million. The deal frees up over $500 million in capital, allowing Beach to focus on higher-return projects.

Strike Energy shakes up leadership with Shelley Robertson stepping in as CEO and a leaner board under new chair Nev Power, signaling a strategic pivot amid ongoing project development.

Macallum New Energy has wrapped up its first 3D seismic survey over key Jurassic gas leads in EP-494, deploying innovative GeoPulse technology to reduce environmental impact. Preliminary data processing is underway with results expected by late June.

Strike Energy has successfully drilled the Walyering West-1 well, revealing a new conventional gas accumulation in the Perth Basin with promising reservoir characteristics and proximity to existing infrastructure.

Image Resources delivered a solid first quarter at its Atlas project with production and sales within guidance, operating costs under forecast, and secured a six-month debt repayment holiday. Development advances on multiple mineral sands projects and maiden gold resource drilling is underway.

Beach Energy’s Q3 FY26 output rose 7% quarter-on-quarter, led by a 174% surge in Perth Basin production following Waitsia Gas Plant compressor commissioning. The company also secured new Queensland acreage and greenlit the Moomba Central Optimisation project, though weather disruptions trimmed Cooper Basin output and prompted a production guidance cut.

Macallum New Energy has successfully listed on the ASX and raised A$7.4 million to fund exploration in the Northern Perth Basin. The company is progressing a 66% complete Barberton 3D seismic survey and preparing a Condor 2D survey, positioning itself amid renewed regional drilling activity.

Macallum New Energy has progressed its seismic exploration in the North Perth Basin with the Barberton 3D survey underway and Condor 2D survey approved, while appointing Greenwood Capital Partners to enhance its UK and European market presence.