This Month
Chevron, Gorgon partners give green light for $3b gas investment
The project will involve the development of two new offshore gas fields, the first major investment in the Gorgon LNG venture for more than four years.
It’s evident which way bitcoin is headed
Readers’ letters on the bitcoin craze, investor diligence, psychological injury claims, the Nats’ views on renewables ‘costs’, and solutions to the energy crisis.
Bold O’Neill propels Woodside from Perth to global gas force
Five years into her tenure at the helm, it is clear that the Colorado-raised chief executive is prepared to act on her convictions.
Best place to build a new $1b power plant? That’s in Queensland!
Meet the first of what should be a few gas peaking power plants in the Sunshine State.
APA revs up gas power ambitions with $1b commitment
A new Queensland venture with a state-owned generator could be a model for the pipeline owner’s further investments in gas-based electricity, its CEO says.
November
Beach Energy keen to invest in Santos’ $3.6b Narrabri project
Australia’s third-biggest oil and gas producer is pursuing a range of growth projects spanning the country.
Chevron’s unprecedented war with unions over a Facebook page
Of all the efforts of gas giants to shut down the Offshore Alliance’s spicy social media activity, it was cut and dry copyright law that (temporarily) worked.
Woodside, Timor-Leste in breakthrough Sunrise LNG co-operation deal
The two parties will jointly study an LNG project in the South-East Asian nation, although significant doubts persist as to how it could be economic.
Smelter owners say government should force miners to sell local
With a domestic gas reservation already under consideration, Canberra is being asked to compel Australian miners to sell a share of their ore to local smelters.
Omega Oil and Gas to take strategic stake in Elixir Energy
Both companies went into trading halts on Monday morning in relation to a potential material acquisition.
Santos hit by further delay on Narrabri gas ruling
A traditional owner appeal over the project’s approval was due to start on Tuesday but is now expected in March 2026 after the judge recused herself.
EnergyAustralia plots $5b-plus transformation of ageing Yallourn plant
The country’s third-largest electricity and gas retailer wants the site of the coal power station, set to close in 2028, to become a new renewables precinct.
Looming east coast gas reserve could cut prices by 20pc
Labor is targeting a domestic reservation system that would ensure enough extra gas to bring down prices but not so much that producers rein in output.
The unusual bid to break up a union fight in the Pilbara
A Woodside Pluto2 LNG contractor has launched an extraordinary attempt to knock out one of the key unions from pay talks, potentially delaying strikes.
Westpac under fire for going too easy on big polluters’ climate plans
After analysing the major banks’ sustainability reports, institutional investor Australian Ethical says Westpac has slipped as NAB has toughened assessments.
ConocoPhillips strikes gas in closely watched Victoria drilling
The “encouraging” find, which could be the largest in Australia for several years, was reported by the US company and junior partner 3D Energi.
The fight for Project Valhalla: King backs owners over ‘outside’ activists
Native title holders say the plan for a huge new gas fracking project could bring jobs and wealth to their community. Resources Minister Madeleine King says they should be listened to.
Bowen Basin gas producer Denison Gas kicks off institutional NDR
Denison Gas, overseen by former Pilot Energy chief financial officer Benson Wong, is working on expanding its production capacity.
Gas will be needed for decades to come, Japan tells Australia
Japanese ambassador Kazuhiro Suzuki also urged the Albanese government to offer taxpayer-funded incentives for carbon capture and storage.
Woodside doubles down on Louisiana with college football sponsorship
The energy giant is going all in on its $27 billion liquid gas project in the US state.