Strike Energy has recovered the development cost of its Walyering gas project in the Perth Basin after just eight months, a timeframe the company says is among the fastest in recent history.
A key Perth Basin gas producer has hit back at the state’s major gas users for seeking to block LNG exports from onshore projects, accusing them of cartel-like behavour.
The alliance representing the state’s largest domestic gas users is ramping up its campaign to keep onshore gas in WA, as the premier’s stance on the issue appears to be wavering.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has accused the government of betraying its words with actions on gas policy, while outlining a plan to “turbo charge” the nation’s energy and resources sectors.
Santos boss Kevin Gallagher wants government to let the free market drive decarbonisation, claiming an agenda against fossil fuels will not facilitate an effective transition.
Woodside Energy chief executive Meg O’Neill has hit out at the Greens for their role in delaying approvals consultation reform which would deliver clarity to the oil and gas industry.
Alcoa has progressed its $3.4 billion acquisition of Alumina Limited, amending the terms to cover CITIC affiliates obtaining a small percentage of non-voting shares.
UPDATED: The Japan-based head of Ichthys gas project operator Inpex has backed in Australia’s place as a regional gas supplier, but warned delays could come as a result of environmental policy challenges.
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King says Australian carbon capture progress to date is disappointing but has backed the technology’s role in the nation’s net-zero by 2050 ambition.
Chevron will contribute gas from its Gorgon project on Barrow Island to the WA domestic market beyond its on-paper obligations, but it holds fears over federal project uncertainty.
Oil and gas play Santos has revealed it will chop 200 mostly-Perth based jobs, as part of a cost-cutting measure undertaken in response to slow project approvals.
The oil and gas industry is projected to pay $17 billion in tax this financial year but a think tank claims government subsidies for fossil fuels are eating away a bigger revenue.
A demand uptick has prompted energy industry service provider Baker Hughes to revive its local offshore oil and gas drilling service offering for the first time in more than five years.
The federal government has formalised its view of gas as an energy transition fuel, committing to new projects as a means of maintaining reliable and affordable supply beyond 2050.
An assessment panel has approved Woodside Energy’s proposal to build a carbon farm in the Shire of Gingin, days after the oil and gas giant dealt with tensions over its climate action plan.
Carnarvon Energy hopes a final investment decision will be made on the Dorado oil project by the end of 2024, as the Santos-led joint venture explores cost reduction at the field.
Premier Roger Cook has labelled the actions of protestors at this week’s Woodside Energy AGM despicable and threatening and says police should take them seriously.
Carnarvon Energy’s new chief executive Philip Huizenga will take a salary 20 per cent lower than his predecessor in the role, as the company rebuilds from a board overhaul last year.
The Economic Regulation Authority intends to knock back ATCO’s five-year plan for its gas distribution system that delivers to more than 800,000 households in the state.
Woodside Energy leadership says it has been courageous in speaking honestly about the energy transition, despite its climate action plan being voted down by shareholders at its AGM today.
UPDATED: Richard Goyder has survived a campaign to oust him as Woodside chair, but the gas producer’s climate action plan was voted down at today’s protester interrupted AGM.
Strike Energy has not given up on developing a standalone gas project at its South Erregulla project in the Perth Basin, despite recent drill rig disappointment in the area.
Woodside Energy has reported a 12 per cent revenue slide between quarters in its March financials, owing to lower LNG prices and a dip in global production volumes.
Woodside Energy will explore the viability of developing the Greater Sunrise gas field in both Timor Leste and Australia, as it embarks on a concept study with its joint venture partners.
Applications are open on a $40 million state government decarbonisation program, funded by Chevron Australia in recognition of the performance of its Gorgon carbon capture facility.
Woodside Energy chair Richard Goyder has penned a letter to shareholders, acknowledging conjecture over the company’s environmental performance ahead of its AGM next week.
Woodside Energy has opted to keep two Western Australian assets floated for sale last year, both of which were purchased in its 2022 merger with BHP Petroleum.
Beach Energy and Mitsui & Co’s Waitsia stage two gas project will not produce this year and will cost hundreds of millions more than previously expected as a result of quality issues.
