Latest Pipeline Infrastructure News

Santana Minerals has taken a major step forward by acquiring freehold ownership of critical lands and extinguishing royalties at its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, enhancing project economics amid a strong gold market.

Melbana Energy has significantly upgraded its prospective resource estimates for the AC/P70 offshore permit, boosting gas and oil volumes and advancing the Hadrosaurus lead to prospect status, while progressing a farmout process to fund exploration.

Altech Batteries, in partnership with AMPower, has launched a next-generation 384 V / 15 kWh sodium nickel chloride UPS battery designed specifically for Europe's pipeline infrastructure, promising enhanced safety and reliability in explosive environments.

Finder Energy is fast-tracking development of the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields in Timor-Leste, backed by a transformational farmin deal with TIMOR GAP and a strategic alliance with SLB, targeting first oil by October 2025.

Elixir Energy has commenced drilling the Diona-1 conventional gas-oil exploration well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, aiming to unlock new production potential and secure long-term asset retention.

Xstate Resources has commenced drilling operations at its Diona-1 well in Queensland, targeting promising gas reservoirs with a rapid path to market.

Omega Oil and Gas has raised A$46 million through a strongly oversubscribed institutional placement, positioning the company to advance its Canyon Project and expand its footprint in Queensland’s Taroom Trough. The capital injection will fund a 2026 drilling program and strategic partnerships amid looming east coast gas supply shortfalls.

Symal Group has agreed to acquire Queensland water contractor McFadyen Group for $11 million, boosting its capabilities and FY26 EBITDA guidance. The deal marks a strategic expansion into water infrastructure and utilities markets.

Xstate Resources has formalized its drilling plans for the Diona-1 well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, with rig mobilization scheduled for late September and early drilling results expected by October.

Beetaloo Energy is gearing up for first gas production in 2026 from its Carpentaria Pilot Project, backed by a $65 million financing package and a binding 10-year gas sales agreement with the Northern Territory government.

Tamboran Resources Corporation advances its Beetaloo Basin gas project with record well flow rates and strategic partnerships, targeting initial production by mid-2026. The company is also progressing a farmout for Phase 2 acreage amid rising East Coast gas demand.

Finder Energy is fast-tracking development of the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields in Timor-Leste, targeting initial production rates of up to 40,000 barrels per day and 10 million barrels in the first 18 months. A strategic alliance with SLB is key to accelerating engineering and reducing project risks.