Projects

  • Queensland Pacific Metals receives $3m grant for Frontier Gas Exploration

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    Queensland Pacific Metals receives $3m grant for Frontier Gas Exploration

    Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd (ASX: QPM) has announced that its subsidiary, QPM Energy, has been awarded a $3 million Frontier Gas Exploration Grant by the Queensland government. This grant, part of the Quee... more

  • Azule Energy and Rhino Resources enter strategic agreement for offshore Namibian block

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    Azule Energy and Rhino Resources partner in offshore Namibian block

    Azule Energy, in a significant move marking its first international deal since its inception in 2022, has partnered with Rhino Resources Namibia for a strategic farm-in agreement concerning Block 2914A (PEL85) ... more

  • Successful first oil production at Eldfisk North Project in the North Sea

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    Oil production starts at Eldfisk North Project in the North Sea

    The Eldfisk North Project, located in the Greater Ekofisk Area in the North Sea and operated by ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, has commenced its first oil production several weeks ahead of schedule. The Eld... more

  • BlueNord ASA provides update on Tyra II commissioning

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    Technical issue with gas compressor to delay Tyra II commissioning

    BlueNord ASA has announced an operational occurrence with the intermediate pressure (IP) gas compressor will impact the commissioning of the new Tyra II facilities in the North Sea. The investigation has con... more

  • Queensland Pacific Metals receives $3m grant for Frontier Gas Exploration
    13 May, 2024
  • Oil production starts at Argos platform in the Gulf of Mexico
    14 Apr, 2023
  • Woodside driving forward renewable hydrogen in Tasmania
    12 Nov, 2021
  • Equinor signs contracts for Northern Lights project
    21 Oct, 2020
Queensland Pacific Metals receives $3m grant for Frontier Gas Exploration

Queensland Pacific Metals receives $3m grant for Frontier Gas Exploration

Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd (ASX: QPM) has announced that its subsidiary, QPM Energy, has been awarded a $3 million Frontier Gas Exploration Grant by the Queensland government. This grant, part of the Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan, will fund a groundbreaking trial program aimed at unlocking gas resources in the Fort Cooper Coal Measures (FCCM), specifically the Fairhill Seam. The FCCM Production Assessment Project, as it is known, is designed to trial a new series of wells targeting the high-gas-content FCCM, which has been untapped for gas drainage activities. Success in these trials... more
Carnarvon Energy outlines strategic focus to maximise shareholder value

Carnarvon Energy strengthens focus on Dorado to maximise value

Carnarvon Energy Limited has recently reaffirmed its business priorities, emphasising its commitment to restoring and growing shareholder value by maximising the value of its asset base and reducing corporate costs. One of the key highlights of Carnarvon's new strategy is the progress made on the Dorado development plan, which is designed to enhance project value, reduce overall capital expenditure, and ensure readiness for a final investment decision (FID) in 2024. Carnarvon CEO Philip Huizenga said the company is well positioned to deliver the Dorado project through to a FID this year, and onto first oil... more
QPM launches drilling operations for Teviot Brook South wells

QPM launches drilling operations for Teviot Brook South wells

Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd (ASX:QPM) has announced the start of drilling operations for seven new production wells at the Teviot Brook South area in South East Queensland,. This initiative is part of the company's ongoing production growth strategy and signifies a significant development in its commitment to enhancing output capabilities. The Teviot Brook South Well Program involves the installation of seven new Surface to Inseam (SIS) well pairs. Each pair comprises a vertical production well linked with a lateral well drilled within the Goonyella Middle Seam. The innovative drilling plan aims to... more
QPM announces 38 per cent increase in Moranbah Project Reserves

QPM announces 38 per cent increase in Moranbah Project reserves

Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd (ASX:QPM) has reported a substantial increase in reserves at its Moranbah Project in Queensland, with 2P reserves rising by 38 per cent from 240PJ to 331PJ. The independently certified reserve update, completed by Netherland, Sewell & Associates Inc. (NSAI), indicates a significant growth in the project's potential. The Moranbah Gas Project's reserves are located within QPM’s portfolio of 100 per cent owned Petroleum Leases, connected to gas gathering and processing infrastructure. This increase in reserves positions QPM to expand its energy business and supply Easter... more
Tamboran signs major gas supply agreement with NT government

Tamboran signs major gas supply agreement with NT government

Tamboran Resources Corporation (TBN) has announced the signing of a binding Gas Sales Agreement (GSA) with the Northern Territory government to supply 40 TJ per day (~19 TJ per day net to Tamboran) from the proposed Shenandoah South Pilot Project. This agreement, with an initial term of nine years starting in H1 2026 and an option for a further six-and-a-half years, represents approximately two-thirds of the Northern Territory's current gas requirements. The gas will be supplied on a take-or-pay basis at a market-competitive price, escalating at 100 per cent of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This commi... more
QPME commences operation of Moranbah Project

QPM announces strategic realignment for energy growth

Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd (ASX:QPM), a key player in sustainable mining and energy solutions, has announced a strategic realignment to expedite the growth of its gas and energy assets. This shift, aimed at enhancing shareholder value and addressing the urgent energy needs in Eastern Australia, will focus on expanding and enhancing the Moranbah Gas Project (MGP). The decision to prioritise the MGP follows a comprehensive portfolio review and market analysis. The project is expected to play a crucial role in addressing forecasted gas supply shortfalls and supporting the transition to renewable energy ... more
Wood Australia awarded Greater Sunrise Concept Study contract

Wood awarded Greater Sunrise Concept Study contract

The Sunrise Joint Venture (SJV), comprising TIMOR GAP (56.56 per cent), Woodside Energy (33.44 per cent), and Osaka Gas Australia (10.00 per cent), has awarded the Greater Sunrise Concept Study contract to Wood Australia Pty Ltd (Wood PLC) following a global contract procurement process. The study, led by Wood PLC, will involve a multi-disciplinary subcontracting team of specialist consulting partners. It will focus on key issues related to the development, processing, and marketing of gas, with a strong emphasis on delivering gas to Timor-Leste for processing and LNG sales, or to Australia. Various dis... more
Equinor

Equinor welcomes OKEA as new partner in the Statfjord area

Equinor has entered into an agreement to divest 28 per cent working interest in PL037 (Statfjord area) to OKEA with an effective date 1 January 2023. The total consideration is US$220 million plus a contingent payment element based on oil and gas prices over a three-year period. Camilla Salthe, senior vice president for Field Life Extension, FLX said with the transaction, the company will continue to optimise its oil and gas portfolio, welcoming an industrial player with late-life expertise into the Statfjord partnership. “This will contribute to diversification and high value-creation from the Statfj... more
Troll field

Equinor makes second discovery of the year near the Troll field

Equinor has again struck oil and gas near the Troll field in the North Sea. This is Equinor's eighth discovery in the area since 2019. The volumes are estimated at between 24 and 84 million barrels of oil equivalent, with slightly more oil than gas. Named Heisenberg, the discovery well was drilled by the Deepsea Stavanger drilling rig. Equinor is the operator, and DNO is a partner. The discovery is considered commercially interesting, partly because it can utilise existing infrastructure connected to the Troll B platform. However, an appraisal well is needed to get a more precise estimate of the size befor... more

Otto Energy finalises recompletion activities at Green Canyon well

Otto Energy Limited (ASX:OEL) has successfully finalised recompletion activities at its Green Canyon 21 'Bulleit' well in the Gulf of Mexico. The work was completed within previously advised cost estimates. The Bulleit well is to unload through a 10-mile subsea pipeline back to the host facility at Green Canyon 18, with a sustained production rate expected early in the second quarter of this year. Otto Energy Executive Chairman Mike Utsler said: “We are pleased that the GC 21 recompletion has been successfully finalized and production from both upper and lower DTR‐10 zones is expected shortly. ... more
Papua

Kumul Petroleum Holdings progresses facility to service Papua LNG

Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited and Fabtech International, a Dubai based fabrication facility operator, have signed a management and operations agreement for a fabrication facility to be established in Port Moresby, in preparation for the construction phase of the Papua LNG and subsequent LNG and mining projects. Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited managing director Wapu Sonk said the facility is expected to have a capacity of 20,000 tonne per year, producing steel, mechanical, piping and electrical modular packages. “It is expected to provide direct employment for 1000 skilled Papua New Guineans and in... more
Suncor Energy

Equinor acquires Suncor Energy UK, boosts its UK interests

Equinor UK Limited has signed an agreement to acquire Suncor Energy UK Limited for US$850 million. The transaction includes a non-operated interest in the producing Buzzard oil field (29.89%), an additional operated interest in the Rosebank development (40%) and Suncor employees based in the UK who work with these assets. Philippe Mathieu, executive vice president for Exploration and Production International said the transaction is in line with Equinor’s strategy of optimising its oil and gas portfolio and deepening in its core countries. “We are building on our longstanding position as a broad energy... more
North

Equinor to acquire more interest in North Sea discoveries

Equinor has signed an agreement to acquire equity interest in five discoveries in the Troll, Fram and Kvitebjørn area in the North Sea on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) from Wellesley Petroleum AS. Since 2019, Equinor has made seven discoveries in this area. The transaction adds to Equinor’s equity share in the following discoveries: An additional 18.8% in Grosbeak, 45% in Toppand, 40% in Atlantis and 20% in Røver Nord and Røver Sør. Kjetil Hove, executive vice president for Exploration and Production Norway said through the transaction, Equinor strengthens its position in one of the company... more
Abu Dhabi

TotalEnergies acquires CEPSA’s upstream assets in Abu Dhabi

TotalEnergies has agreed to acquire CEPSA’s upstream assets in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates with an effective date of 1 January 2023. The assets to be acquired inlcude a 20 per cent participating interest in the Satah Al Razboot (SARB), Umm Lulu, Bin Nasher and Al Bateel (SARB and Umm Lulu) offshore concession. The SARB and Umm Lulu concession includes two major offshore fields. ADNOC holds a 60 per cent interest in this concession, alongside OMV (20%). The concession is operated by ADNOC Offshore. The deal also inlcudes a 12.88 per cent indirect interest in the Mubarraz concession held by Abu... more