Beetaloo basin could answer Australia's energy security prayers, if hurdles can be overcome

Remote outback region said to have 500 trillion cubic feet of shale gas resource, but getting it to market is a challenge

The Silver City Drilling Rig 40 in operation at Empire Energy's Carpentaria-2H well on EP 187 in Australia's Beetaloo basin.
The Silver City Drilling Rig 40 in operation at Empire Energy's Carpentaria-2H well on EP 187 in Australia's Beetaloo basin.Photo: EMPIRE ENERGY
Published 14 August 2024, 21:41Updated 15 August 2024, 12:23
Natural Gas Focus 2024AustraliaTamboran ResourcesEmpire EnergyWood Mackenzie