Australian clean energy company Pure Hydrogen, through its subsidiary Real Energy Queensland, has received approval from the Queensland Government for a potential commercial area (PCA) covering the Windorah Gas Project (ATP 927) in the Cooper Basin.
The PCA has been granted for a term of 15 years and applies to the same 480km² area as ATP 927, in which the company holds a 100% operating interest.
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In addition to the PCA, the government has also extended the term of ATP 927 until 30 September 2027.
The PCA designation effectively extends the permit area’s tenure through to June 2040.
The PCA approval follows a detailed regulatory review process and the submission of applications to renew ATP 927 and to establish the PCA over the existing acreage.
The Windorah gas project is located in western Queensland and is classified as a basin-centred gas play within the Cooper Basin.
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By GlobalDataIndependent assessments by Aeon Petroleum Consultants and DeGolyer & MacNaughton have certified a 2C contingent gas resource of 330 billion cubic feet for the project area.
This development forms part of Pure Hydrogen’s broader strategy to separate its Australian gas assets into a new listed entity, Eastern Gas.
Pure Hydrogen managing director Scott Brown said: “We are pleased to have secured the PCA, which provides long-term tenure for the Windorah Gas Project and supports the commencement of our near-term work programme. These approvals follow a thorough regulatory engagement process and offer strong validation of the project’s potential.
“With this milestone, we are well positioned to advance what could be a significant Australian gas development. We look forward to sharing further updates in the coming weeks, particularly in relation to the planned spin-out of our Australian gas assets into a separately listed entity, Eastern Gas.”
