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Santos to Pause Efforts on Narrabri Gas Project, Focuses on Beetaloo Basin

Santos to Pause Efforts on Narrabri Gas Project, Focuses on Beetaloo Basin

28 Mayıs 2026The Guardian
  • Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher announced that the company will not be focusing on the Narrabri gas project while awaiting necessary approvals. Instead, Santos is shifting its attention to exploration in the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory.
  • This decision has sparked renewed calls from opponents of the Narrabri project to abandon it altogether.
  • The Narrabri gas project has faced considerable opposition due to environmental concerns and regulatory hurdles, leading to a protracted approval process. In contrast, the Beetaloo Basin is viewed as a more promising area for gas exploration, which may explain Santos' strategic shift.
  • Santos' decision to deprioritize the Narrabri gas project signals a strategic pivot towards more favorable opportunities in the Beetaloo Basin. This move may reflect both regulatory challenges and shifting market dynamics, as the company seeks to align its resources with projects that promise quicker returns.
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This article reflects the current status of the Santos gas projects as of the date of publication and may be subject to change based on regulatory developments and market conditions.