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Explore breaking news and in-depth analysis of Australasia's energy industry, covering projects, companies, investment, issues, technology and trends. EnergyNewsBulletin.net is Asia-Pacific's most comprehensive source of daily energy news, providing unparalleled insight into the energy value chain sector through breaking news, expert commentary and researched features. This leading news service has built an enviable reputation for its coverage relating to the operations, supply, investment and development of energy assets across both the oil & gas and more recently the emerging renewables sector. Subscribing to EnergyNewsBulletin.net will ensure your business has access to the information it needs to stay one step ahead and to be able to make better decisions. For editorial enquiries email editorial@aspermont.com. If you need assistance subscribing or advertising call our offices in Perth (08) 6263 9100.

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December 12, 2021

PODCAST: Cuba delivers early for Melbana

Melbana strikes oil before main targets ASX-listed Melbana Energy (MAY) has made significant progress at its onshore oil exploration campaign in Cuba, and has already encountered surprise hydrocarbons at its first well, Alameda-1. Melbana’s two-well campaign is perhaps one of the most exciting to be drilled by a company listed on the local bourse this year. The Alameda-1 well has already hit oil and gas, well before its main targets. It was spud in early September and quickly encountered strong pressure and oil shows. “Almost as soon as we started drilling, we entered an oil interval that continued for over 600 metres in an area that wasn’t one of our prospects,” Melbana executive chairman Andrew Purcell told Energy News. “This is a bonus, and we are very excited to see what this means.” There are three different areas of interest Alameda-1 is targeting: Amistad (the shallowest target), N Structure, and Alameda. In total, the three structures are estimated to contain a resource of 141 million barrels of oil. It is preparing to drill ahead at Alameda-1 this week and if the results to date are anything to go by, we can expect more exciting news around the new year. Zapato-1 is the second well in the campaign and is targeting a similarly massive resource of 95 million barrels of oil. It will be drilled directly after Alameda-1 using the same rig from Sherrit International. While many ASX listed explorers chase small to mid-sized prospects domestically, Melbana’s mantra is, go big, or go home. An underexplored PSC: Melbana’s tenement is called Block 9 and covers a massive 2344 square kilometres on the northern coast of the island nation. It is about 140km east of Havana and sits on an extensive hydrocarbon system which has historically seen major discoveries such as the Varadero oil field. Varadero was an 11-billion-barrel crude discovery and quickly became Cuba’s most important oil field supplying the domestic electricity market. Notably, Cuba generates over 90% of its domestic electricity from hydrocarbons, namely oil. As operator, alongside Angolan state-owned oiler Sonangol, Melbana holds a 30% interest in the block. “Our partner is writing most of the cheques, which we are very appreciative for, but we are the operator,” Purcell said. While it is somewhat early days for Melbana, the company is charging ahead and if it hits the mammoth payload it hopes to, has two options to market. The domestic energy market sorely needs new investment and new development to meet increasing electricity demand. Melbana will sell any oil produced to the domestic market, at the same price it would to international markets. Infrastructure is already available with pipelines and storage to the north. At current benchmark oil prices, if the wells come up productive, Melbana Energy will move from being an explorer to a producer of scale.

October 27, 2021

FEATURE PANEL: Discovering the Beetaloo and McArthur

IT is the largest untapped gas play on the planet – the onshore Beetaloo and broader McArthur basins. Two companies – Armour Energy and Tamboran Resources – hold vast acreage positions which once developed could solve an impending energy crisis in Australia. It comes as the world grapples with the challenge of the energy transition, which can only be accomplished with gas. Furthermore, as the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, gas will play a vital role in providing energy security across Australia. The Top End is well positioned to take advantage of soaring demand in decades to come. Tamboran, founded in 2009, was a first mover in the onshore region and farmed out a stake in its project to Santos. The ASX-listed company is currently working with Sanots to de-risk its premium acreage footprint, with a view to supply natural gas to LNG hubs for export and pipe gas to the east coast domestic market. Armour Energy is also listed on the local bourse and is already a gas producer. It is working to spin off its acreage into a new company called McArthur Oil & Gas. In this special edition feature discussion for the annual Northern Territory Resources Week and SEAOCC, Energy News senior journalist Paul Hunt is joined by Tamboran CEO Joel Riddle, Armour Energy/McArthur Oil & Gas chief Brad Lingo, and the head of the NT Gas Taskforce Alister Trier, to discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

October 4, 2021

Empire Energy – replicating the US' shale boom in Australia

Australia is currently battling high electricity prices after gas demand from both domestic and international markets tightened drastically over the last 12 months. The Gippsland Basin – which has powered the east coast for decades is running out of gas – renewables currently cannot keep up. Does Empire Energy and its assets in the Beetaloo hold the answer over the next decade? According to the latest Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) report, without new production along with gas import terminals, Australia could grapple with an energy emergency. The AEMO Gas Statement of Opportunities – the leading report providing a realistic gas outlook in Australia – the country needs urgent gas supply. AEMO has singled out the Beetaloo Basin as the potential source for this gas. Australia is in a mining boom where miners are happy to secure gas at all-time highs to power projects which underwrite Australia’s economy. During this quarter, energy prices hit new highs in Queensland. Prices across the rest of the nation are still high too. This is not just a problem Australia is facing. In Europe energy prices recently hit all-time highs. This was because there, put quite simply, wasn’t enough wind or sun to power renewable based generation. Data from the Office of the Chief Economist warns of global gas shortfalls. While the US and Qatar will play an important part in meeting this demand, Australia remains the biggest producer and exporter of LNG to international markets. At the same time, international trading partners – from China to Japan – are buying up cargos of LNG, which is keeping pressure on the market. The latest data showed Chinese LNG demand is outpacing Japan's and will continue to grow. Australian exports of LNG are near record highs. This demand for gas, both domestically and internationally, is not expected to let up any time soon. Not for decades. So, is the Beetaloo Basin the answer? Well, yes. Even with Santos’ massive Narrabri coal seam gas project in New South Wales. In fact, there’s talk of importing LNG from Queensland and Western Australia to feed electricity demand in NSW and Vic. However, this will cost more than piping gas. The Beetaloo Basin of the Northern Territory could be a more affordable option for domestic consumers, while allowing LNG exports (the second biggest export in Australia) to continue providing economic benefits for the nation. In this special feature interview, Energy News senior journalist Paul Hunt discusses the game-changing project operated by Empire Energy, and the future of energy security in Australia. He was joined by Empire Energy managing director Alex Underwood.

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What is Energy News Au?: Explore breaking news and in-depth analysis of Australasia's energy industry, covering projects, companies, investment, issues, technology and trends.

EnergyNewsBulletin.net is Asia-Pacific's most comprehensive source of daily energy news, providing unparalleled insight into the energy value chain sector through breaking news, expert commentary and researched features.

This leading news service has built an enviable reputation for its coverage relating to the operations, supply, investment and development of energy assets across both the oil & gas and more recently the emerging renewables sector.

Subscribing to EnergyNewsBulletin.net will ensure your business has access to the information it needs to stay one step ahead and to be able to make better decisions.

For editorial enquiries email editorial@aspermont.com. If you need assistance subscribing or advertising call our offices in Perth (08) 6263 9100.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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