Latest Energy Security News

Elixir Energy has been granted a 15-year retention license over its entire ATP2044 permit in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, securing 1,362 BCFe of 2C Contingent Gas Resources confirmed by the Daydream-2 well.

AEMO forecasts a severe domestic gas shortage in Western Australia from 2028, spotlighting H3 Energy’s Warro gas field as a critical potential solution amid rising prices and technical hurdles.

Invictus Energy has completed the Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement process for its Cabora Bassa Project, setting the stage for significant gas exploration and development in Zimbabwe.

Thor Energy is gearing up for a pivotal 2D seismic survey in mid-2026 at its HY-Range Project, while securing significant funding through divestments of non-core assets, positioning itself for focused hydrogen and helium exploration.

Buru Energy is actively pursuing funding for its 2026 drilling campaign to validate resources at the Rafael Gas Project, aiming for a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2026 and first cashflow by 2028.

Emperor Energy appoints Tim Handley as Managing Director to spearhead the Judith Gas Field's next phase, including the critical Judith-2 appraisal well planned for Q3 2026.

3D Energi has raised $14.5 million through a well-supported placement to fund critical drilling and testing activities in the Otway Basin, aiming to unlock new gas reserves for Australia's East Coast market.

Lithium Energy Limited has fast-tracked the sale of its remaining stake in the Solaroz Lithium Brine Project, securing US$21.7 million ahead of the planned timeline and strengthening its financial position.

Cue Energy Resources and partners have signed a Letter of Intent with the Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation to kickstart a four-well drilling program at Mereenie and Palm Valley, aiming for gas supply contracts through 2034.

Central Petroleum has signed a binding Letter of Intent with Northern Territory's Power and Water Corporation to fast-track drilling of four wells and establish long-term gas supply agreements through 2034.

Echelon Resources has signed a term sheet with the Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation to supply gas through 2034, including plans for four new wells that could significantly increase output from the Amadeus Basin.

Finder Energy has completed the acquisition of the Petrojarl I FPSO, gaining full control of vital infrastructure for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal project and setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision by mid-2026.