Latest Queensland Gas News

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.

Synertec Corporation has secured another order from Santos Limited for its Powerhouse renewable microgrid system at a remote Queensland gas site, reinforcing its role in decarbonising industrial energy supply.

QPM Energy Limited has completed commissioning of its Townsville Power Station and initiated a pivotal Dispatch Agreement with Ratch Australia Corporation, setting the stage for enhanced electricity market participation.

Blue Energy Limited has been awarded two significant Potential Commercial Areas in Queensland, boosting its contingent gas resources, while facing temporary suspension of pilot wells due to mechanical issues. The company is advancing regulatory approvals and exploring capital raising to support its growth.

Comet Ridge Limited has made significant progress in its Mahalo Gas Hub development, advancing engineering design, certifying substantial new gas reserves, and securing extended financing to support a Final Investment Decision.

QPM Energy has launched its Isaac Energy Hub and completed a major overhaul of the Townsville Power Station, setting the stage for a final investment decision on its Isaac Power Station by year-end.

QPM Energy has successfully completed major commissioning runs at its Townsville Power Station, generating over 4,700 MWh and preparing to take operational control. Final steps are underway to leverage new gas agreements and electricity market opportunities.

Blue Energy’s subsidiary Eureka Petroleum has been granted two significant Potential Commercial Areas in Queensland’s North Bowen Basin, alongside a renewal of its ATP 814 exploration permit. These awards position the company to advance substantial gas resources toward production.

QPM Energy has refinanced its debt with two new funding agreements totaling $70 million from Dyno Nobel, strengthening its balance sheet and enabling accelerated growth in its gas supply and energy portfolio.

QPM Energy reports a substantial 61% upgrade in Moranbah Gas Project reserves to 435PJ, successfully integrates Moranbah Power Station operations, and begins overhaul of Townsville Power Station, navigating weather disruptions and contract renewals.

Comet Ridge Limited reports significant progress on its Mahalo Gas Hub project, with upstream and pipeline FEED studies advancing, robust pilot production at Mahalo East, and active negotiations on gas sales and funding arrangements.

Pure Hydrogen Corporation Limited is set to unlock value by spinning out its Australian gas assets into Eastern Gas Limited, offering shareholders free shares in the new entity. The move positions Eastern Gas to capitalize on strong East Coast gas market demand with an anticipated $8–10 million IPO.