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• 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):

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260831602336/en/

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.

Energy Club NT Members Shine at Inaugural Northern Territory EISSI Awards

Energy Club NT is proud to congratulate member companies Fyfe and Northern Territory Local Business Remote Surveys on their outstanding achievements at the inaugural Northern Territory Excellence in Surveying & Spatial Information (EISSI) Awards, held at Wharf One in Darwin.

Hosted by Surveyors Australia, the historic event established a dedicated platform to recognise the individuals, organisations, and technical innovations advancing the Territory’s surveying and spatial sector.

Energy Club NT members took home top honors across all four categories:

• Remote Surveys was honored with the remaining award:

  • Infrastructure & Construction: Sturt Plateau Pipeline — commended for demonstrating technical expertise, adaptability, and excellence while delivering major infrastructure surveying under challenging, remote Territory conditions.

• Fyfe emerged as the major winner of the evening, securing three awards:

• • Extra Dimension & Innovation: Spool Verification Surveys in the Oil & Gas Sector — recognized for outstanding technical innovation, logistics, and project delivery in the energy sector.

  • Professional Organisation of the Year: Awarded for commitment to its workforce, clients, the profession, and Northern Territory communities.

  • Professional Surveyor of the Year: Presented to Ben Henderson, recognizing his exceptional leadership, mentorship, and ongoing contributions to the spatial industry

As Northern Territory category winners, both Fyfe and Remote Surveys will advance to represent the Territory at the National EISSI Awards in Canberra on 5 February 2027.

View the full media release here: Surveyors Australia

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

As energy development accelerates across the Northern Territory, operators are under increasing pressure to deliver safe, efficient and reliable operations while generating the data needed to support critical development and investment decisions. 

The Beetaloo Basin is rapidly emerging as one of Australia's most significant onshore gas developments, attracting major investment and creating new opportunities for the Northern Territory. As projects scale up, operators need trusted partners who can provide the expertise, resources and reliable operational support required to keep projects moving forward safely and efficiently. 

Behind every successful well testing program is a team of experienced specialists working alongside customers to navigate operational challenges, maintain safety standards and deliver the reliable data needed to support confident decision-making. 

Turning Data into Better Decisions 

Reliable well testing is fundamental to understanding reservoir performance, evaluating production potential and reducing uncertainty throughout the development process. 

For operators, the value of well testing goes beyond data collection. Accurate, high-quality production data enables informed decision-making, supports future development planning and helps maintain confidence among stakeholders and investors. 

Delivering these outcomes requires more than equipment alone. It requires experienced personnel, disciplined execution and the ability to operate effectively in remote and challenging environments. 

Today, SGS is supporting operations in the Beetaloo Basin with 18 specialists deployed onsite. 

Supporting Success in Remote Operations 

Operating in remote regions presents unique challenges. Workforce shortages, logistics constraints and maintaining operational continuity can all impact project schedules and performance. 

Access to experienced personnel remains one of the industry's biggest challenges, particularly as activity across the Australian energy sector continues to grow. Operators need partners that can mobilise quickly, adapt to changing project requirements and provide skilled resources capable of working safely in demanding conditions. 

For customers operating in the Beetaloo Basin, having access to experienced well testing specialists can be critical to maintaining schedules, reducing operational risk and ensuring reliable data is available when key project decisions need to be made. 

By combining local field expertise with national capability, SGS helps customers overcome these challenges while maintaining a strong focus on safety, efficiency and operational performance. 

This support helps operators: 

• Improve confidence in production and reservoir data 

• Reduce operational risk and uncertainty 

• Maintain project schedules and operational continuity 

• Enhance safety and compliance outcomes 

• Access skilled personnel in a competitive labour market 

• Improve decision-making through reliable field data 

Investing in Capability for a Growing Energy Sector 

As demand for well testing and production support services increases, SGS continues to invest in advanced equipment, automation and operational capability. 

These investments help customers access reliable operational insights faster, improve visibility of well performance and maintain confidence in data quality and integrity. Combined with experienced field teams and scalable resources, they support more efficient operations and better decision-making across the asset lifecycle. 

For operators, this means access to a partner that can scale alongside project requirements while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and operational execution. 

Supporting the NT Energy Future 

As investment in the Beetaloo Basin continues to grow, operators need more than equipment providers. They need partners that can deliver trusted expertise, reliable data and operational certainty in some of Australia's most challenging environments. 

With 18 specialists currently supporting operations onsite, SGS's largest deployment in the Northern Territory reflects both the scale of activity in the region and the growing need for experienced field support. 

Beyond well testing and operational support, SGS also provides independent production measurement and verification services, helping operators maintain confidence in production data throughout the asset lifecycle. 

By combining field expertise, technology and proven operational support, SGS is helping energy operators navigate complexity and maintain momentum as development across the Northern Territory continues to grow. 

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Find out more at: www.sgs.com

• Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro today secured two big wins for the Northern Territory following a successful National Cabinet.
   
• New National Firearms Agreement means Territory gun owners will not be part of a National Gun Buyback Scheme.
   
• Nationally consistent regulation of data centres will go ahead, with full recognition that the Territory’s position on energy is uniquely different to the other states.

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro today secured two big wins for the Northern Territory following a successful National Cabinet.

As the first state leader to refuse to limit the number of guns or sign up to the National Gun Buyback Scheme, today both are now confirmed through the signing of the new National Firearms Agreement.

“Today is a big win for law-abiding Territory gun owners who will not be part of a National Gun Buyback Scheme," the Chief Minister said.

“From day one it was never an option for Territorians to be unfairly targeted in response to the atrocities that took place at Bondi.”

Instead, the focus of the newly signed Agreement includes three critical components.

· Sharing of criminal intelligence with States and Territories

· Making Australian citizenship a condition of holding a firearms licence subject to agreed exemptions (for example, workers)

· Prohibiting the manufacture of 3D-printed firearms, and the possession and distribution of material for manufacturing 3D firearms.

“The Territory has already made the necessary changes to our laws on 3D-printed firearms,” the Chief Minister said.

Nationally consistent regulation of data centres will go ahead, with full recognition that the Territory’s position on energy is uniquely different to the other states.

“I thank the Prime Minister and my State and Territory counterparts for recognising that the Territory needs a different approach," the Chief Minister said.

“When it comes to issues like data security, data sovereignty, water usage, and location of data centres we need a nationally consistent approach because all Australians know this is important.

“Today’s deal recognises the Beetaloo Basin will be online within days, we are not part of the National Electricity Market and we have a Territory-owned generation, transmission, and distribution system.

“Our focus remains on affordability and reliability of electricity for Territorians above all else.

“We are proud of the large uptake of renewables in the Territory, and they will continue to be an important part of our energy mix.

“Today’s result comes after I secured an additional $1b for our hospitals at the last face to face National Cabinet in February of this year.”

The Chief Minister is travelling back to Darwin this evening and will be in Parliament tomorrow for the important debate.

Source: Northern Territory Government Newsroom

• Beetaloo Energy has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) to conduct preliminary assessments on a gas pipeline from the Carpentaria Gas project to future demand centres in the Darwin area

• The parties will jointly assess infrastructure requirements including gas transportation, processing and associated facilities required to support the transformative vertically integrated Beetaloo Digital development, ultimately targeting Final Investment Decision for the project

• AGIG intend to lead the design and planning of an ~750 km gas pipeline and associated infrastructure to supply the proposed Beetaloo Digital project, with the pipeline intended to be located within the NT Government's proposed Territory Energy Link common user infrastructure corridor 

• The collaboration will include development of an integrated project plan

• This MOU maintains the momentum following the NT Government’s award of exclusivity over 185ha of strategic land in Waddell for the Beetaloo Digital Data Centre opportunity. It would bring together Beetaloo Energy's upstream gas resources and AGIG's extensive experience in developing, owning and operating gas transmission infrastructure

• The MOU represents another important step in progressing the Beetaloo Digital opportunity following the recent collaboration agreement with Halliburton

Source: Beetaloo Energy Australia

To view the full ASX Announcement click here

• A second world-class Helmerich & Payne (H&P) drilling rig has been secured for the Beetaloo Sub-basin, reflecting international confidence in the Northern Territory.

• Additional drilling capacity will drive the next phase of Beetaloo development beyond first gas in September, supporting jobs, investment and long-term economic growth across the Territory.

• The Finocchiaro CLP Government continues to support the development of the Beetaloo to deliver affordable, reliable and secure energy for Territorians.

Minister for Mining and Energy Gerard Maley has welcomed today's announcement by Formentera Partners, its Australian operating company, Daly Waters Energy, and INPEX that a second world-class Helmerich & Payne (H&P) ‘super-spec’ drilling rig has been contracted for its operations in the Beetaloo Sub-basin, describing it as another strong vote of confidence in the Territory.

The additional FlexRig, expected to arrive in the Territory in 2027, will support the next phase of appraisal and development in the Beetaloo and provide drilling capacity through to the end of the decade.

The world-class drilling rig is an advanced, high-performance piece of equipment designed to deliver greater efficiency, flexibility and capability compared with conventional drilling rigs.

It will be the second H&P FlexRig operating in the Beetaloo, and the third in Australia.

Minister Maley said the investment demonstrated growing international confidence in the Territory's abundant gas resources and the certainty being delivered by the Finocchiaro CLP Government.

“This is another significant milestone for the Beetaloo and another clear sign that development is accelerating as we move closer to first gas,” Mr Maley said.

“This H&P drilling rig will be used by Daly Waters Energy and Inpex to undertake their drilling programs in the Beetaloo and deliver the ‘checker boarding’ development strategies.

“Having two H&P drilling rigs dedicated to development of the Beetaloo that can drill shale gas wells in around 25 days is a strong sign of industry confidence in the Territory.

“The rigs will also fast-track the Territory’s ability to supply much-needed gas to the east coast markets that are facing severe supply shortages.

"Global companies are making long-term investments in the Northern Territory because they recognise the enormous potential of the Beetaloo and have confidence in the stable, investment-friendly environment we are creating.

"By bringing world-leading expertise and advanced drilling technology to the Beetaloo, we are improving efficiency and helping position the Territory as a globally competitive gas province.”

Minister Maley said the announcement reinforced the enormous potential of the Beetaloo and the Government's commitment to unlocking this nationally significant resource for the benefit of Territorians and Australia's energy security.

"The Beetaloo Sub-basin can provide reliable gas for Australian households and manufacturers for decades, while creating jobs for Territorians and attracting billions of dollars in private investment.

"We will provide the policy certainty, streamlined approvals and infrastructure planning needed to unlock this nationally significant resource."

Photo: First FlexRig currently operating in the Beetaloo Sub-basin.

Source: NT Government

Gerard Maley
Deputy Chief Minister
Minister for Mining and Energy