Latest Energy Markets News

Bathurst Resources reported a Q1 FY26 EBITDA of NZD 5.2 million, maintaining full-year guidance and progressing major development projects in New Zealand and Canada.

Conrad Asia Energy has signed a significant gas sales agreement with Indonesia’s PLN subsidiary, underpinning the development of its Mako Gas Field and advancing exploration in Aceh. The company is progressing farm-down talks and preparing for a major seismic survey to unlock further gas resources.

Blue Energy has successfully raised $5.8 million through an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan and placement, positioning itself to accelerate gas appraisal and infrastructure projects in Queensland’s North Bowen Basin.

Australian Oil Company Limited has announced an $800,000 capital raising through a two-tranche share placement aimed at advancing its Californian oil and gas projects and exploring new growth opportunities.

LGI Limited has secured $56.2 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement and a Share Purchase Plan to fast-track its renewable energy projects and expand operating capacity beyond 80 MW. The capital raise underpins the company’s strategic growth in landfill biogas recovery and battery storage solutions amid rising energy market volatility.

Volt Resources has reached a key technical milestone by consistently producing ultra-high purity graphite using a proprietary, hydrofluoric acid-free process, paving the way for U.S.-based battery-grade graphite production.

Frontier Energy secures 88.06 MW of peak capacity credits for its Waroona Renewable Energy Project, guaranteeing $160 million in revenue over five years and underpinning its financing strategy.

Earth’s Energy Limited has halted further exploration spending on its South Australian and Queensland geothermal assets following an independent review, shifting focus to new project opportunities. The company maintains a healthy cash position while managing its existing licences conservatively.

Central Petroleum has secured a new 1.3 petajoule gas supply agreement with McArthur River Mining, enhancing cash flow certainty through fixed pricing and take-or-pay terms.

Aura Energy announces the immediate resignation of Managing Director Andrew Grove, with Executive Chair Philip Mitchell stepping in to manage operations during critical funding talks. The company remains focused on advancing its uranium and polymetallic projects in Mauritania and Sweden.

Infratil Limited is expanding its footprint in New Zealand's energy sector by acquiring an additional 4.92% stake in Contact Energy for NZ$437.7 million, combining debt and equity financing.

Origin Energy reported a robust FY25 with a $1.48 billion profit and increased dividends, while reaffirming its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 through its updated Climate Transition Action Plan.