Santos says it won’t ‘exert any effort’ on Narrabri gas project while it focuses on Beetaloo Basin
Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher announced that the company will not invest in the Narrabri gas project while focusing on approvals and exploration in the Beetaloo Basin. The Narrabri project will undergo further review in 2027, raising concerns among opponents about its future. Critics argue that Santos is prolonging uncertainty for communities affected by the project, which has faced legal challenges and strong local opposition.
- ▪Santos will not exert effort on the Narrabri gas project while awaiting approvals.
- ▪The company is prioritizing exploration in the Beetaloo Basin, which it believes has significant gas reserves.
- ▪Opponents of the Narrabri project are urging Santos to abandon it due to community concerns and legal challenges.
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Santos chief executive Kevin Gallagher told investors the company’s focus for Narrabri would be on approvals but ‘not spending any capital or exerting any effort’. Photograph: Matt Turner/AAPView image in fullscreenSantos chief executive Kevin Gallagher told investors the company’s focus for Narrabri would be on approvals but ‘not spending any capital or exerting any effort’. Photograph: Matt Turner/AAPSantosSantos says it won’t ‘exert any effort’ on Narrabri gas project while it focuses on Beetaloo BasinAfter CEO’s comments to investors, opponents urge miner to ‘stop stringing everybody along and spike the project finally’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Lisa CoxThu 28 May 2026 00.16 EDTFirst published on…
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