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explore | August edition 2025

Chief Executive Update

Energy security key to Australia’s productivity and economic growth. 

Industry to deliver record taxes and royalties in 2024-25

Australia’s oil and gas sector will contribute a record $21.9 billion in 2024–25, reaffirming the industry’s substantial and ongoing contribution to the Australian economy.  

Q&A with Richard Ellis, WA Director

Richard Ellis has joined Australian Energy Producers as WA Director. In this Explore article, you’ll learn more about his experience and expertise, and the focuses in the west.

Gas investment key to nation’s economic reform agenda

Boosting new gas exploration and development must be a key part of Australia’s productivity and economic growth agenda.

Call for Papers open for 2026 Conference

You’re invited to share your insights in the Technical & Business Program at Australia’s premier upstream energy event.

Welcoming our new members

We are delighted to introduce three new members. Learn more about these companies and their involvement in the sector.
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Energy & Minerals Tax Conference

The inaugural conference, co-hosted with the Minerals Council of Australia, will be held in Brisbane from 11–13 November 2025.
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Introduction to the Energy Transition

Register now for the upcoming seminar in Brisbane on 19 August to stay up to date with the latest energy transition developments.
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In the media

AFR: Gas export levy would be economic self-sabotage
The Australian: PC Report underplays critical role of gas
AFR: Industry needs stable and competitive east coast gas market

Media releases

Industry delivers record $22 billion in taxes and royalties to government revenues in 2024-25
Major Project Status for Bonaparte project recognises important role of CCS
East coast gas market review an opportunity to strengthen investment and increase supply