Latest Perth Basin News

Beach Energy reported an 8% increase in production to 5.0 million barrels of oil equivalent in Q1 FY26, driven by strong performance in the Otway Basin and Cooper Basin flood recovery. Sales revenue rose 18% to $537 million, supported by two LNG cargoes from the Waitsia Gas Plant, which is now approaching its Ready For Start Up milestone.

Echelon Resources reports a robust 34% revenue increase and 26% production growth for FY2025, driven by expanded stakes and drilling success at the Mereenie field. The company balances strong cash flow with strategic reinvestment and a modest dividend.

Echelon Resources Limited reported a robust financial year ending June 2025, driven by strategic asset acquisitions and strong commodity prices, delivering a 34% revenue increase and a near 20-fold jump in net profit after tax.

Strike Energy has secured independent certification of substantial gas resources at its Ocean Hill project, including a newly identified large prospect, setting the stage for drilling in late 2026.

Triangle Energy and Athena Exploration have significantly upgraded gas resource estimates for the UK P2628 permit, positioning themselves among the top undeveloped gas holders in the region.

Beach Energy reported robust FY25 results marked by significant cost reductions, increased production, and record dividends, while advancing key projects like the Waitsia Gas Plant and Moomba CCS.

Triangle Energy’s June quarter report reveals a strategic pivot as key JV partners exit, the Cliff Head assets transition to carbon capture, and promising exploration prospects remain in focus.

Carnarvon Energy has committed up to A$89 million to acquire a near 20% stake in Strike Energy, marking a strategic pivot towards Western Australia’s burgeoning gas market while maintaining strong liquidity and advancing exploration plans.

Pilot Energy has initiated a formal farmout process to attract partners for its offshore Perth Basin permit WA-481P, featuring the ready-to-drill Leander Gas Prospect with 1.1 trillion cubic feet of prospective gas resources.

Strike Energy has announced a strategic placement and share purchase plan raising up to A$103 million to advance its core Perth Basin gas projects, backed by a significant investment from Carnarvon Energy. This funding underpins key developments targeting first production by late 2026 and a final investment decision for West Erregulla.

Carnarvon Energy is set to invest up to A$88 million in Strike Energy through a two-tranche equity placement, positioning itself as Strike’s largest shareholder. This strategic move aims to accelerate development of Strike’s key Perth Basin assets, with production milestones targeted by 2026.

Carnarvon Energy has committed up to $89 million to acquire nearly a 20% stake in Strike Energy, gaining strategic exposure to Western Australia’s growing gas market while maintaining its own development plans.