AEP

AEP 2027 – Call for Papers Now Open

12/08/2026 Posted by Rachel

Each year the Australian Energy Producers Conference & Exhibition brings together the brightest minds in the energy sector to exchange ideas, challenge thinking and showcase innovation. The 2027 Conference will be held in Perth from 17-20 May 2027.

Australian Energy Producers have opened the Call for Papers for submissions to create the Technical & Business Program. The Technical & Business Program is again generously sponsored by bp and will feature both oral and visual (poster) presentations, selected through the Call for Papers process.

Submissions are invited from both Australian and overseas contributors, from diverse backgrounds, disciplines and perspectives, on a wide range of technical and strategic issues that shape our industry.

AEP: PESA Year in Review 2025

06/06/2026 Posted by Rachel

The PESA year in review session at this year's AEP in Adelaide was a popular event, with a crowd coming to hear insights from the PESA speakers. The speakers this year were: Martin Wilkes from RISC Advisory talking about Production and Development; Anne Forbes from Wood Mackenzie talking about the Business Environment, and; Andrew McKerron from PESA SA/NT branch talking about Exploration.

You can read their abstracts below and access their extended AEP abstracts via the PESA Library. Each speaker will be giving a version of their talk in an upcoming webinar with details below.

Access the AEP Extended Abstract here.

2026 PESA AGM and AEP

04/06/2026 Posted by Janny

Our 2026 AGM was held on Monday 18th May in Adelaide. It was smooth sailing through the official parts, and we were happy to celebrate the announcement of our 2026 Barry Goldstein Award winner; Professor Ken McClay.

We also handed over the 40-year (!!!) continuous membership certificate to Mick Small. All other certificates were taken by the Branch Presidents to be handed over at Branch events throughout the year.

The PESA conference booth was organised and staffed by volunteers from the SA/NT Branch, as well as a number of interstate members.

PESA Deal Day – Full Lineup Announced

11/05/2026 Posted by Rachel

PESA are excited to announce a full lineup for the upcoming Deal Day on Monday 18th May in Adelaide. Covering a full range of opportunities from conventional to geothermal, Australian to International it is sure to be a great day for investment. For more information about the day, or to register please visit the event page.

Presentation Line up

Prominence Energy

Prominence Energy’s Gawler Craton portfolio positions the Company at the forefront of emerging natural hydrogen and helium exploration, spanning the highly prospective Eyre Peninsula and Northern Hinge Areas.

Geopolitics on the Agenda at AEP

21/04/2026 Posted by Rachel

Heightened geopolitical uncertainty is driving a fundamental shift in global energy priorities,reshaping trade, investment and policy settings — and will be a central theme at the AustralianEnergy Producers 2026 Conference & Exhibition in Adelaide this May.

These dynamics will be explored in depth throughout the conference, with expert plenary sessionsexamining how geopolitical tensions are reshaping global LNG flows, supply chains and energysecurity. As markets respond to greater uncertainty, security of supply and reliability are once againemerging as key drivers of decision-making.

In a more uncertain global environment, improving Australia’s energy security increasingly meansmeeting more of our own energy needs where possible, while reinforcing our role as a stable andtrusted supplier to the region.

Gas Market Review

21/04/2026 Posted by Rachel

The future of Australia’s east coast gas market will be front and centre at the Australian EnergyProducers 2026 Conference & Exhibition in Adelaide this May, as industry leaders, policymakers andmarket experts examine the current Gas Market Review and its implications for energy security,investment and long-term policy settings.

Dedicated plenary sessions will focus on east coast market dynamics and reform priorities,examining issues at the heart of the review, from supply adequacy and investment signals toregulatory design and the market outlook over the next decade.

With demand for reliable and affordable energy continuing, the challenge for policymakers is clear— ensuring sufficient domestic gas supply while maintaining Australia’s position as a trustedexporter to the region. T

PESA Deal Day 2026

03/02/2026 Posted by Rachel

Monday 18th May sees the return of the PESA Deal Day, a regular event in the PESA calendar that brings together a range of exciting opportunities and the community keen to invest in them. Spots are available now for both presenters and event sponsors - read on to learn more from co-convenor Wal Muir.

The PESA 2026 Deal Day will bring high quality exploration, appraisal and development opportunities from Australia and beyond to the attention of the international oil and gas industry.

PESA Booth at AEP

12/06/2025 Posted by Helen

Some happy snaps from the booth (Sue Slater and Janny, and another one of Farah Fazulah, Talline Zarzavatjian and Janny)

PESA Year in Review Session at the 2025 AEP conference

09/06/2025 Posted by Helen

Sue Slater, Ray Slater & Assoc, commenced with the 2024 Exploration and Appraisal Review. With relinquished exploration permits not being reissued, no new land releases, more restrictions on seismic acquisition and only new acreage releases in South Australia and WA (the latter with significant restrictions) the story is not promising from a reserves replacement point of view.

To everyone's surprise, after finishing this session, the Queensland Government announcement new onshore acreage releases.

Next was Martin Wilkes from RISC, who provided the 2024 Development and Production Review.