31/06/2026
Santos Signs 10-Year Gas Supply Agreement with South Australia
Santos, one of Australia's largest energy companies headquartered in Adelaide, has signed a 10-year agreement with the South Australian Government to supply 200 petajoules of natural gas from its Moomba operations from 2030.The agreement includes a prepayment to support the Moomba in South Australia, Central Optimisation project, helping create regional jobs and strengthen long-term energy security for key industries, including the Whyalla Steelworks. Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher said the deal will secure domestic gas supplies while supporting future investment in the Cooper Basin.
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/santos-executes-10-year-gas-supply-deal-with-south-australia-2026-06-29/
09/06/2026
South Australia Lands Australia's Largest Data Centre as US Firm Iren Bets on Clean Energy
US-based technology company Iren has selected South Australia as the location for what is set to become Australia's largest data centre, with the state's 100% net-renewable electricity grid — the first of its kind in the country — proving a key drawcard for the energy-intensive AI facility. The announcement comes as surging global demand for artificial intelligence services pushes technology companies to rapidly scale up data centre capacity. Australia's stable regulatory environment and growing renewable infrastructure are making it an increasingly attractive destination for such investment.
Source: https://reneweconomy.com.au/ai-giant-choose-australias-first-100-pct-net-renewable-grid-to-build-countrys-biggest-data-centre/
24/03/2026
Santos reaches final investment decision on Moomba project in South Australia
Energy Company Santos and joint venture Beach Energy have approved a $357 million investment for the Moomba Central Optimisation project in South Australia’s Cooper Basin. Over three years, the project will replace seven gas-driven compressor stations with a single electric facility, modernize infrastructure, and enhance efficiency. It aims for over $600 million in savings, a reduction in production costs by up to $3 per barrel, and an internal rate of return above 15% with a six-year payback. The project will also enable further production growth and is expected to cut annual Scope 1 emissions by about 40,000 tonnes of CO₂equivalent.
https://www.energytodaymag.com.au/santos-reaches-final-investment-decision-for-moomba-optimisation-project/
19/11/2024
Whyalla to produce sustainable aviation fuel
Zero Petroleum will explore a low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Whyalla, South Australia, with government and industry support. The feasibility study includes collaboration with an aviation industry consortium and aims to evaluate the viability of a facility capable of producing up to 10 million litres of synthetic aviation fuel, gasoline and diesel annually. The project has the potential to create up to 150 construction jobs and 25-30 ongoing operational positions, supporting the aviation industry's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 and South Australia's efforts as a global leader in the low-carbon transition.
https://invest.sa.gov.au/articles/whyalla-set-to-take-flight-with-sustainable-aviation-fuel-project
