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NT Starts First Shale Gas Production
1 Sep
Summary
- Northern Territory begins Australia's first commercial shale gas production.
- New gas supply aims to power a wave of data centers.
- Tamboran Resources' Shenandoah South project is now operational.
Commercial production has commenced in Australia's Northern Territory from the nation's first shale gas wells. Tamboran Resources Corp.'s Shenandoah South project has begun supplying natural gas. This development is a cornerstone of the region's economic strategy, aiming to power a significant expansion of data center facilities.
The Northern Territory government is backing this venture, anticipating that the new energy source will attract substantial investment. The focus on shale gas is intended to support technological growth and create new economic opportunities within the sparsely populated region. Production from Shenandoah South is expected to be a key factor in meeting the energy demands of these future data centers.
