EXPLORATION

Beach, Santos add Cooper Basin acreage in gas push

Nearly 7,000km2 awarded near existing infrastructure

Beach and Santos secure about 7,000km² of new Queensland gas exploration acreage. Pictured: Beach CEO Brett Woods.

Beach and Santos secure about 7,000km² of new Queensland gas exploration acreage. Pictured: Beach CEO Brett Woods. | Credits: Beach Energy

Beach Energy and Santos have secured three new exploration blocks in Queensland, adding almost 7,000km2 of acreage near existing infrastructure as both companies deepen their eastern gas exposure. ...

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