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The Northern Territory has reached a significant milestone in its energy history, with first gas now flowing from the Beetaloo Basin into the Territory's gas network. The achievement represents the culmination of years of exploration, investment, regulatory reform and infrastructure development, transforming the Beetaloo from a resource with enormous potential into an active source of energy supply for Territorians.

Central to this achievement has been the successful commissioning of the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility (SPCF) and APA Group's newly constructed Sturt Plateau Pipeline (SPP), which together provide the critical infrastructure needed to transport Beetaloo gas to market.

The Sturt Plateau Compression Facility, a joint venture between Daly Waters Energy and Tamboran Resources, was delivered on schedule. The facility is capable of processing up to 50 terajoules of gas per day and serves as the final link required to commence gas deliveries from the Shenandoah South Pilot Project into the Northern Territory gas network. Five wells have already been drilled, completed and connected to the facility, enabling the start of commercial gas sales during the commissioning period.

Once processed through the SPCF, Beetaloo gas enters APA's new Sturt Plateau Pipeline, which connects the Beetaloo Basin to the existing Amadeus Gas Pipeline network. This important piece of infrastructure now allows locally produced gas to flow north and support homes, businesses and industry across the Territory, strengthening domestic energy security and creating a platform for future supply opportunities.

APA Group described the occasion as a major milestone not only for the Beetaloo Basin but also for the Northern Territory's future energy landscape. The construction of the pipeline involved more than 100,000 work hours, the installation of over 2,000 tonnes of pipe, extensive consultation with landholders, Traditional Owners and community stakeholders, and was completed with an exemplary safety record. The project demonstrates the scale of collaboration required to unlock new energy resources in regional Australia.

The Northern Territory Government has also welcomed first gas as a transformational moment for the Territory economy. Government projections estimate Beetaloo Basin development could generate more than $17 billion in economic value over the next two decades and support more than 13,000 jobs by 2040 through construction activity, business opportunities, royalties and long-term employment. The milestone reinforces the Territory's position as an emerging energy powerhouse and a key contributor to Australia's future energy security.

Industry leaders have highlighted that the successful delivery of the SPCF and Sturt Plateau Pipeline reflects the strength of collaboration between industry, government, Traditional Owners, landholders, contractors and local communities. This partnership-driven approach has enabled the rapid development of critical infrastructure while establishing a foundation for future investment across the Basin.

While first gas is a landmark achievement in itself, stakeholders agree it is only the beginning of the Beetaloo story. The newly commissioned infrastructure network creates opportunities for expanded production, future pipeline connections and broader domestic and export market access. As development continues, the Beetaloo Basin is expected to play an increasingly important role in supporting the Northern Territory's economic growth, energy reliability and long-term prosperity.

Sources: Northern Territory Government Newsroom, Tamboran Resources, APA Group, Daly Waters Energy/Formentera Partners 

• Jemena to apply for a pipeline permit to develop a proposed 400-kilometre pipeline lateral connecting the Beetaloo Basin to the Northern Gas Pipeline.

• The project will create a practical pathway for future Northern Territory gas supply to reach customers across Australia’s east coast.

• Jemena will sponsor 20 Indigenous delegates at this year's NT Resources Week and continue its partnership with Saltbush Social Enterprises through the Foundation to Future program.

Jemena has taken the next step in developing infrastructure that could help deliver future gas supplies from the Northern Territory to customers across Australia's east coast, with the company set to apply for a pipeline permit to support a proposed connection between the Beetaloo Basin and the Northern Gas Pipeline.

The permit would enable Jemena to progress planning for a proposed 400-kilometre pipeline which would create a direct pathway for gas from the Beetaloo Basin, one of Australia's most significant emerging gas resources, to reach domestic markets using existing infrastructure.

Announcing the plan at NT Resources Week in Darwin, Jemena Managing Director David Gillespie said the company’s Northern Territory Gas Strategy is designed to expand infrastructure in line with market demand and production growth.

"Australia will continue to need reliable gas supply for power generation, businesses and industry, and manufacturers. Infrastructure has a vital role to play in connecting new sources of supply with customers," Mr Gillespie said.

"The Beetaloo Basin has the potential to become an important new source of gas for Australia, and our Northern Territory Gas Strategy is designed to ensure transportation infrastructure can grow alongside production."

"By building on the existing Northern Gas Pipeline, which already connects the Northern Territory with gas infrastructure on the east coast, we're creating a scalable and cost-effective pathway that can support future gas supply, strengthen market connectivity, and help bring new Northern Territory gas to Australian customers."

Commissioned in 2018, the Northern Gas Pipeline remains the only direct link between Territory gas fields and gas customers across Australia’s east coast. The pipeline can currently transport around 90 terajoules of gas per day, with capacity able to increase to approximately 130 terajoules per day through additional compression.

Mr Gillespie said the Northern Gas Pipeline and existing Territory infrastructure would also provide an important foundation for meeting future domestic gas supply requirements, including any obligations arising from the proposed Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme.

"While the details of the scheme continue to be worked through, the Northern Gas Pipeline already provides an established route for Territory gas to reach domestic customers and support Australia's energy needs," he said.

Once granted, the pipeline permit will allow Jemena to continue technical studies, environmental investigations and stakeholder engagement activities to support the project's development.

Building on a decade of partnerships in the Northern Territory

For more than a decade, Jemena has invested in the people and communities of the Northern Territory, supporting employment, training opportunities, and Indigenous engagement through long-term partnerships that create lasting economic and social benefits.

“We’re very proud of the relationships we established during the construction of the $800 million Northern Gas Pipeline and are thrilled that these are continuing today through our sponsorship of NT Resources Week and ongoing partnership with Saltbush Social Enterprises,” Mr Gillespie said.

As the Indigenous Delegate sponsor of NT Resources Week, Jemena is supporting 20 Indigenous Australians to attend this year’s conference. The company also announced ongoing funding of Saltbush Social Enterprise’s Foundation to Future program, which delivers workforce readiness, mentoring, and employment pathways for Indigenous Territorians.

The construction of the Northern Gas Pipeline created over 900 jobs, 75 per cent of which were awarded to people living in the communities surrounding the pipeline route. The project also generated more than $50 million in spending with Northern Territory small businesses.

To view the full media release, click here.

Source: Jemena

• Tamboran and Liberty Energy (NYSE: LBRT) have entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) setting out the intent to extend the hydraulic fracture stimulation and wireline services agreement covering Tamboran's operations in the Beetaloo Basin.
   
• The MOU builds on a partnership that began in 2023. Liberty commenced stimulation operations in the Beetaloo Basin in January 2025 and operates the largest stimulation fleet in Australia.
   
• In July 2026, the companies completed the largest stimulation campaign in the history of the Beetaloo Basin and the basin's first three-well zipper stimulation, placing 178 stages across approximately 30,000 feet of the Mid Velkerri B Shale, averaging 6.7 stages per day and setting basin records of 12 stages in a single day and pumping operations exceeding 20 hours per day.
   
• Liberty intends to begin phasing lower-emissions pumping equipment into the Beetaloo fleet from 2027, and the companies intend to jointly evaluate deployment of a next-generation, lower-emissions completions fleet over the term of any extension.
   
• The MOU further contemplates priority access for Tamboran to a broader set of Liberty capabilities as they are introduced to Australia, including gas processing and conditioning and remote gas-fired power generation through Liberty Power Innovations, PropX sand slurry delivery and collaboration on the development of local proppant supply. This builds on the first placement of locally produced Beetaloo Red Sand during the July 2026 campaign.

To view the full ASX Announcement, click here 

APA Group (ASX: APA) today welcomes the Queensland Office of the Coordinator General’s decision to assign the North to East Australia Pipeline (NEAP) Coordinated Project status as the formal environmental assessment process for the Beetaloo Basin east coast pipeline connection commences.

To view the full media release, click here.

To view the landing page and video, visit: Securing Domestic Gas: North to East Australia Pipeline (NEAP) Milestone | APA Group

Source: APA Group

• Today the gas from the Beetaloo Sub-basin will flow into the Territory network for the first time, on its way to powering homes and businesses.

• Long-term Beetaloo gas contracts will replace costly emergency gas arrangements, placing downward pressure on energy prices and improving reliability.

• The Beetaloo is a major step in transforming the Territory into an energy powerhouse, enhancing the security of both the Territory and the nation.

In a historic moment for the Territory, Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro today will cut the ribbon to mark the flow of first gas from the Beetaloo Sub-basin.

This achievement will transform the Beetaloo from a long-discussed opportunity into a reality that is delivering energy security and opportunity for Territorians.

After years of uncertainty and delays, the Finocchiaro CLP Government has worked to restore confidence in the Territory's energy potential, providing the certainty needed for industry to invest and this critical project to progress.

The Chief Minister will join Minister for Energy Gerard Maley, Member for Barkly Steve Edgington and Tamboran CEO Todd Abbott at the Shenandoah South development for the commissioning today.

The Chief Minister said the commencement of Beetaloo gas production was a landmark moment that would deliver lasting benefits for households, businesses and taxpayers.

"This project means Territory gas powering Territory homes, businesses and industry," the Chief Minister said.

“This is a win for all Territorians and a true turning point for the Territory.

"After years of relying on costly emergency gas arrangements caused by Labor’s mismanagement of the Territory’s energy sector, we have secured Beetaloo gas at a fixed price the Government is extremely satisfied with, locked in for the next decade.

“Putting downward pressure on energy prices over time, helping to curb price increases, while also reinforcing reliability is a major step forward for the Territory."

The NT Government has previously been required to source emergency gas supplies at significantly higher costs to ensure reliable power generation.

The Chief Minister said Beetaloo gas was a strategic asset in reinforcing the nation's energy security.

“At a time when we have seen the consequences of not investing in energy independence, the Territory is stepping up to become a reliable energy producer while ensuring Territorians benefit from the development of our world-class resources,” the Chief Minister said.

Minister for Mining and Energy Gerard Maley said the milestone demonstrated how responsible resource development could deliver practical benefits for Territorians.

"Today's achievement means we are cementing the Territory as a competitive destination for energy production," Minister Maley said.

"When Territorians switch on their lights, power their businesses or open their fridges, they can have confidence that Territory gas is helping keep energy flowing."

Source: Northern Territory Government Newsroom

• The Finocchiaro CLP Government has welcomed the largest NT Resources Week ever held in the 18 years of the symposium.

• The conference will connect over 900 mining, exploration, engineering, oil and gas, construction, and environmental management sector delegates from across Australia and the globe.

• With 16 developing mining projects underway across the Territory, NT Resources Week is a chance to unpack this enormous growth opportunity.

The Finocchiaro CLP Government has welcomed the commencement of the largest-ever NT Resources Week, as the sector celebrates a major milestone with first gas now flowing from the Beetaloo Sub-basin.

Now in its 18th year, NT Resources Week will bring together more than 900 industry leaders from across Australia and the globe. From the mining, exploration, engineering, oil and gas, construction and environmental management sectors, delegates will meet at the Darwin Convention Centre on 2 and 3 September.

NT Resources Week combines three flagship events: the South East Asia Australia Offshore and Onshore Conference (SEAAOC), Mining the Territory, and the Clean Energy and Digital Infrastructure Forum.

This year the conference will discuss the Northern Territory’s growing role in meeting global demand for critical minerals, provide updates from major mining operations, showcase new exploration activity and regional project development, and feature presentations from major proponents including Tamboran Resources, Beetaloo Energy, Daly Waters Energy, Santos and Arafura Rare Earths.

Minister for Mining and Energy Gerard Maley said the event comes at a pivotal time for the Territory and the sector.

“NT Resources Week showcases the enormous opportunities being unlocked across the Territory and demonstrates why we are fast becoming one of the most attractive investment destinations in Australia," Minister Maley said.

“With major projects including Arafura Rare Earths’ Nolans Project and Hanking Gold’s Mount Bundy Project commencing construction this quarter, the future is incredibly bright for Territory workers, businesses and regional communities.”

“Just this week we announced that mineral production in the Territory has skyrocketed to a record $6.08 billion."

Minister Maley said NT Resources Week would shine a spotlight on the Territory’s resources pipeline and the transformational opportunities being created through development of the Beetaloo Sub-basin.

“Development of gas resources in the Beetaloo will generate significant economic benefits for the Territory, supporting thousands of jobs, driving private investment, and reinforcing the NT’s position as a key contributor to Australia’s energy future."

"I look forward to hearing from industry leaders joining our vision for a stronger, more secure Territory," Minister Maley concluded.

Source: Northern Territory Government Newsroom

APA Group (ASX: APA) today welcomes the commissioning of first gas from Tamboran Resources Corporation’s and Daly Waters Energy’s Shenandoah South Pilot Project, marking a major milestone for the Beetaloo Basin and the Northern Territory. Beetaloo gas will flow through APA’s newly constructed Sturt Plateau Pipeline (SPP), linking with APA’s Amadeus Gas Pipeline to move Beetaloo gas north to support energy security across the Territory.

Commissioning of first gas was attended by APA CEO and Managing Director, Adam Watson, on Tuesday 1 September, who congratulated Tamboran, Daly Waters Energy and the NT Government for their joint efforts in delivering this transformational project for the NT economy.

“Congratulations to Tamboran, Daly Waters Energy and the NT Government for their vision in bringing the Beetaloo Basin to life for the benefit of Territorians,” Mr Watson said.

“APA has been an early supporter and advocate for the potential of the Beetaloo Basin and is proud to have played a role through delivery of the SPP – the crucial first-stage link that today enables Beetaloo gas to flow to deliver energy security for the Northern Territory.

“Congratulations to the APA team and contractors who worked diligently to deliver this critical piece of infrastructure – over the last 12 months, the team has worked over 100,000 hours to connect 2,050 tonnes of pipe, travelling 625,000 kilometres and delivering 97 landholder and 322 community and stakeholder engagements, with zero injuries.

“This work has been delivered in close collaboration with our customers, landholders, the NT Government, Traditional Owners and broader community stakeholders, establishing a strong foundation to move forward as we continue to progress the development of further infrastructure that can connect the Beetaloo to deliver energy for Australia’s east coast and regional LNG export markets.”

To view the full media release, click here.

Source: APA Group

Highlights

• The Sturt Plateau Compression Facility Trust (SPCF Trust), a 50/50 Joint Venture between Tamboran and Daly Waters Infrastructure, LP (DWI), has commenced gas commissioning of the SPCF with gas from wells on the Shenandoah South 2 pad.

• The SPCF is the key processing infrastructure required to deliver gas from the Shenandoah South Pilot Area to the Northern Territory gas market.

• The facility will be capable of processing up to 50 TJ/d of gas, with 40 TJ/d contracted to the Northern Territory Government (NTG) under a long-term, take-or-pay gas sales agreement (GSA).

• The SPCF construction project remains on schedule and within the P50 gross budget of A$141 million (~US$99 million).

• During commissioning, the BJV will sell gas to the NTG at a discounted rate under the long-term GSA, consistent with industry practice.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tamboran Resources Corporation (NYSE: TBN, ASX: TBN):

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Tamboran Resources Corporation Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Todd Abbott, said:

“Commissioning of the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility with gas from the SS2 well pad is a major milestone for Tamboran and the Beetaloo Basin. Full credit goes to the Tamboran team, our partners, as well as our key contractors, who have delivered the project on schedule and within budget.

“With all five wells on the Shenandoah South 2 pad drilled, stimulated and tied back to the facility, we look forward to imminently delivering first gas sales of up to 40 TJ/d to the Northern Territory Government under our long-term gas sales agreement, powering Northern Territory businesses and residences.

“The Beetaloo Basin is well positioned to deliver future energy security for Australia and our trading partners across the Asia Pacific, whilst also delivering lasting job and economic opportunities for Territorians and Native Title Holders.”

About the SPCF

Owner:

SPCF Trust (50% Tamboran Resources, 50% Daly Waters Infrastructure, LP under common ownership with Tamboran’s upstream joint venture partner, Daly Waters Energy, LP)

Capacity:

50 TJ/d (~48.5 MMcf/d)

Contracted Volume:

40 TJ/d (~38.8 MMcf/d) GSA for up to 14 years with the Northern Territory Government

P50 Budget:

A$141 million (US$99 million)

This announcement was approved and authorised for release by Mr. Todd Abbott, the Chief Executive Officer of Tamboran Resources Corporation.

Source: Tamboran Resources

To view the full press release, click here.

Sturt Plateau Compression Facility starts on time and on budget.

Opens the way to first natural gas sales in Australia’s Northern Territory.

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE) --Formentera Partners and its Australian operating company, Daly Waters Energy (DWE), today announced the start of natural gas commissioning at the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility (SPCF). The SPCF is the final piece of infrastructure needed to start the flow of natural gas from the Beetaloo Basin to the people and businesses of the Northern Territory.

“This is a great day for the Northern Territory,” said Bryan Sheffield, Managing Partner of Formentera. “Four years ago, we said we would bring U.S. shale know-how to the Northern Territory, and today the plant is built, five wells are tied in, three additional wells are being drilled, and natural gas is flowing through the facility. Our partnership delivered on time and on budget. That’s rare in a frontier basin, and it demonstrates what companies, governments, and local communities can do when they work together. The Beetaloo is one step closer to moving beyond potential to a reliable, long-term supply source for the Territory.”

The plant is owned by the SPCF Trust, a 50/50 joint venture between Daly Waters Energy and Tamboran Resources Corporation (NYSE/ASX: TBN). DWE holds its share through Daly Waters Infrastructure, a wholly owned unit. Tamboran operates the project.

Highlights

• The SPCF has a nameplate capacity of 48.5 MMcf/d (50 TJ/d) of natural gas.
• 38.8 MMcf/d (40 TJ/d) is contracted to the NTG under a take-or-pay agreement that runs for up to 15 years.
• All five wells on the Shenandoah South 2 pad are drilled, completed and tied back to the plant.
• The plant was delivered on schedule and inside the gross budget of US$99 million.
• Natural gas will be sold during the commissioning period.

Great Progress in Just Four Years

Formentera entered the play in 2022. It now holds 1.9 million net acres, one of the largest blocks of onshore shale acreage in the basin. The rock shares key traits with proven U.S. plays such as the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania. A string of successful appraisal wells points to multi-TCF potential, which means there is enough natural gas to meet the needs of the Northern Territory and eventually supply larger cities and industry on Australia’s East Coast and also help backfill and grow LNG export capacity.

In March 2026, Formentera and DWE joined together with INPEX, one of the world’s leading LNG providers, to accelerate work in the basin. In August, the group announced plans to add a Helmerich & Payne FlexRig®, which is expected to arrive in the second quarter of 2027.

Source: Business Wire

• First gas will flow tomorrow from the Beetaloo Sub-basin into the Northern Territory gas network, marking the transition from potential to production. 
   
• Development of the basin is forecast to generate more than $17 billion in economic value over the next two decades and support more than 13,000 jobs by 2040 .
   

• The milestone is the result of the Finocchiaro CLP Government's commitment to backing Territory gas by reducing red tape, delivering certainty in decision making and stopping lawfare.

In a historic moment for the Territory and the Finocchiaro CLP Government, Territory homes, businesses and industry will be powered by Territory gas which officially starts flowing from the Beetaloo Sub-basin tomorrow.

More than 40 terajoules a day will flow straight into the Territory grid from one of the world's most significant onshore gas reserves, containing an estimated 430 trillion cubic feet of gas in place, enough to meet Australian gas demand for 200 years. 

Development of the basin is forecast to generate more than $17 billion in economic value over the next two decades and support more than 13,000 jobs by 2040 through royalties, business growth, construction activity and long-term employment opportunities. 

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro and Minister for Energy Gerard Maley will be at Tamboran’s Shenandoah South development for the landmark moment when first gas is turned on. 

The Chief Minister said gas from the Beetaloo Basin would secure the future for generations of Territorians by driving new investment in the Territory across a range of sectors, creating employment and growing the economy. 

"This is a pivotal moment in the Territory’s history, and a turning point in our bright future as a decade of potential becomes production," the Chief Minister said. 

"As a Government, we are so incredibly proud to say that gas from the Beetaloo Basin will be powering Territory homes and businesses. Every time Territorians flick on a light switch, or pull a cold beer from the fridge, they'll see the benefits of the Beetaloo Basin at work. 

"The Beetaloo Basin will usher in a new era of energy security, industrial development, and economic prosperity and opportunity for Territorians and our nation." 

The commencement of Beetaloo Basin gas production positions the Territory at the forefront of Australia's energy security.

Minister for Mining and Energy Gerard Maley said first gas represented the beginning of a new chapter for the Territory economy. 

"The conversation is no longer about what the Beetaloo could deliver, but what it is delivering: investment, jobs, infrastructure, supply chain opportunities and, from today, a new source of reliable and affordable energy for the Territory," Mr Maley said. 

"Since coming to office, our Government has made unlocking the Beetaloo and getting it into production a key economic priority. 

"We recognised that having a world-class resource underground was not enough. We needed to create the right conditions for companies to invest, develop projects and bring that gas to market." 

The Chief Minister said the milestone was only the beginning. 

"We are at the beginning of the next chapter." 

Since coming to Government, the Finocchiaro CLP Government has implemented a series of reforms to support resource development and improve investment certainty. 

Key initiatives include establishing the Territory Coordinator to accelerate projects of economic significance, modernising petroleum legislation, streamlining retention licences, introducing contemporary tenure arrangements and delivering a new code of practice for well integrity. 

The Government has also released approximately 4,000 square kilometres of highly prospective acreage in the Beetaloo Basin, supported construction of APA's Sturt Plateau Pipeline, enabled appraisal gas recovery projects and progressed future energy infrastructure connections, including the proposed North Australia to East Coast gas pipeline and Territory Energy Link.

Source: Northern Territory Government Newsroom