Beach discovers new gas field

Flow test results from the primary target Sawpit Sandstone indicate a high deliverability reservoir and provide encouragement to move toward commercialisation of the resource, according to Beach. “We
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Cooper commences Casino mobilisation

The rig will be towed to the Casino Henry gas project, located in VIC/L 24 and VIC/L 30, where a workover of the Casino-5 well is to be undertaken. On completion of the workover, Ocean Monarch
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Senex identifies development priorities

In September 2017, Senex was awarded prime CSG acreage by the Queensland Government, known as Project Atlas. The acreage contains 201 PJ of recoverable gas from highly productive coal seams, which is scheduled
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Carnarvon lands the Eagle

The 585 square kilometre permit is in shallow water and contains multiple attractive leads in the same proven oil producing basin that contains the Talbot, Jabiru and Cassini/Challis oil fields. “The
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Supply imbalance needs to be addressed: ACCC

The east coast gas market is at a crossroads and the only real choice is to address the fundamental supply problem, particularly in the south. The supply situation is most stark in the case of the southern
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Chevron reveals plans for Gorgon expansion

The Gorgon Joint Venture (JV) announced on 14 April that it would be proceeding with Gorgon Stage Two Project (GS2), with drilling anticipated to commence next year. The additional Gorgon subsea facilities
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AEMO calls for more supply

With average consumption of 50 GJ/a, Victorians use more gas for cooking, heating and hot water than households in any other state across Australia. Gas is also critical for power generation. Due to Hazelwood’s
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Dorado-1 drilling underway

Since arriving on site, the rig successfully completed the ready to operate process, drilled the 36 inch (914.4 mm) conductor hole, finished running and cementing the 30 inch (762 mm) surface casing and
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Tamarama-3 hits gas

Drilling operations have indicated the presence of gas saturated Permian Toolachee and Patchawarra formations at the Tamarama-3 well. The petrophysical evaluation indicates the well has a combined net
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