Energy
Karoon Energy flags production drop in 2026
Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) has projected a decline in production for 2026 after reporting December output of 2.4 million barrels of oil and gas, down from 2.6 million in the third quarter.
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Energy
Elixir Energy launches high-impact drilling at Lorelle-3 appraisal well
Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) has commenced drilling operations at its Lorelle-3 appraisal well in the Taroom Trough, Queensland.
Government
Labor fast-tracks data centre approvals as AI boom strains energy grid
The Albanese government will fast-track approvals for energy-intensive data centres in a bid to capture investment from the global artificial intelligence boom.
Energy
NexGen Energy to build 59-room hotel in La Loche with indigenous partners
NexGen Energy (ASX:NXG) has announced a partnership with the Clearwater River Dene Nation and Métis Nation – Saskatchewan Local 39 to develop a 59-room hotel in La Loche, Saskatchewan.
Energy
Beach Energy Q2 FY26: production down, flood recovery boosts key basins
Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) has reported mixed operational results for the second quarter of FY26, with total production declining 9% to 4.5 million barrels of oil equivalent.
Energy
Paladin Energy Q2 FY26 uranium production jumps 16%
Uranium miner Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) reported a 16% increase in uranium yellowcake production for the second quarter.
Mining
Vulcan Energy achieves strong production test at Lionheart Phase 1
Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) has achieved robust production flow test results from its LSC-1b sidetrack well, part of the Phase 1 Lionheart Project field development plan in Germany's Upper Rhine Valley Brine Field.
Mining
Energy Fuels to acquire Australian Strategic Materials
Energy Fuels has agreed to acquire Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) in a transaction that aims to create a near-term, Western-focused "mine to metal and alloy" rare earths champion.
Energy
Origin Energy extends Eraring Power Station operations to April 2029
Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) announced it will extend the operation of all four units at its Eraring Power Station in New South Wales from Aug. 19, 2027 to April 30, 2029.
Oil and Gas
Woodside to supply winter LNG to Japan's JERA
Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) will supply three LNG cargoes annually to major Japanese importer JERA over five years, starting in 2027, under a deal
Oil and Gas
3D Energi confirms gas discovery at Charlemont-1 Offshore Victoria
3D Energi (ASX:TDO) has announced a gas discovery at the Charlemont-1 exploration well within the VIC/P79 permit, offshore Victoria, where it holds a 20% interest.
Utilities
WA electricity prices hit record, Frontier Energy accelerates Waroona expansion
Record electricity prices in Western Australia's wholesale energy market in 2025 are intensifying calls for new generation projects, with Frontier Energy (ASX:FHE) accelerating studies for its Waroona Renewable Energy Project.