Latest Gas Market News

Woodside Energy Group Ltd reported a 115% increase in net profit after tax to US$3.573 billion in 2024 despite a 6% revenue decline, driven by record production and strategic growth in LNG and new energy sectors.

Elixir Energy has significantly expanded its footprint in the Taroom Trough through a farmin agreement with Santos, adding substantial contingent gas resources as Eastern Australia faces an imminent gas supply shortfall.

Elixir Energy has expanded its footprint in Queensland's Taroom Trough through a farmin deal with Santos, boosting its contingent gas resources by 68% and launching a $9 million equity raise to fund upcoming exploration activities.

Bass Oil Limited is set to deepen its exploration of the Triassic gas play in the northern Cooper Basin following a successful flow test at the Kiwi gas field, signaling significant potential for future discoveries and development.

Hartshead Resources has submitted a development programme and budget to the P2607 Joint Venture, proposing a new gas export route through CalEnergy’s Saturn Banks pipeline, promising reduced capital expenditure and accelerated production timelines.

Australian Oil Company Limited (AOK) reports significant progress in its California pipeline acquisition and appoints Chris Hodge as Non-Executive Chairman, signaling a strategic push into US gas exploration.

Comet Ridge has made significant strides in its Mahalo Gas Hub development, approving upstream FEED and progressing pipeline connections, supported by a strong cash position of $19.3 million. These developments position the company to address Australia's tightening east coast gas market.

Elixir Energy wraps up Daydream-2 well operations and prepares for next appraisal in a strengthening gas market, while progressing farmout talks for Australian and Mongolian assets.

Vintage Energy has launched a $2.1 million entitlement offer to fund a targeted production uplift program at its Odin and Vali gas fields, aiming to significantly increase gas output and cash flow in the near term.

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.

Empire Energy has successfully drilled its longest well to date, secured a $65 million financing package, and received environmental approval for its Carpentaria Pilot Project, setting the stage for first gas deliveries later in 2025.

Contact Energy has secured a pivotal gas supply contract with OMV for the Pohokura field, ensuring fuel for its gas peaking units through 2032 despite soaring gas prices and operational costs.