The Latest Breaking News from Kevin Gallagher

Gas export project to stop dipping into domestic market

A major gas exporter says it will stop contracting third-party gas for overseas shipments, amid calls for an enforced domestic reservation.

AAP · Sep 9

Santos to increase stake in huge $20b PNG gas project

Santos is paying $262 million to acquire greater ownership in the Papua LNG gas project as a final decision looms on whether it will proceed.

AAP · Sep 8

Resource firms hit the gas on controversial project

Gas explorers and pipeline layers have enthusiastically outlined the vast potential of the controversial Beetaloo gas field at a resources conference.

AAP · Sep 3

Santos hails first shipment of Barossa gas to Japan

After legal challenges and pandemic delays, the first Barossa LNG shipment is bound for Japan, marking an "outstanding achievement" for Santos.

AAP · Jan 27

Santos lifts output, sales as first Barossa cargo loads

An Australian oil and gas giant has posted stronger production and revenues despite weaker commodity prices, as two long-awaited projects ramp up.

AAP · Jan 22

Premier vows to protect state in Santos takeover bid

State government approval of the takeover of one of Australia's biggest oil and gas producers will depend on keeping a local headquarters and maintaining jobs.

AAP · Jun 16, 2025

‘Trauma porn’: media urged to reflect on role as victims’ families speak at Bondi Junction stabbing inquest

Victim’s partner says media involvement ‘only served to exacerbate my pain’. Plus: Kerry Stokes’ media empire energised by North West Shelf gas approval

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2025

Oil-gas giant defends energy policy, share-price slide

Oil and gas producer Santos says it's well placed to weather volatility in commodity markets, as shareholders and traditional owners call the company to task.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

Santos rejects attack on 'speculative' net-zero roadmap

Santos says public statements it could reach net-zero emissions by 2040 were not misleading because its roadmap contained targets and not promises.

AAP · Oct 28, 2024

Santos drilling for gas demand well into the future

Oil giant Santos is juggling capital-intensive projects, including the hotly contested Narrabri field in NSW, as rising costs and lower LNG prices hit profits.

AAP · Aug 21, 2024