NT Resources Week 2025 in Darwin brought together leaders from Australia’s energy, resources, and construction sectors to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the nation’s energy future. A highlight of the week was the South East Asia Australia Offshore & Onshore Conference (SEAAOC), where industry panels explored the role of natural gas, policy frameworks, and investment certainty in supporting reliable, affordable energy.

Verbrec on the Ground

Verbrec’s team was on the ground engaging with industry peers and gaining insights into the sector’s evolving landscape. Importantly, Verbrec plays an active role in the Northern Territory’s energy infrastructure through the operation, maintenance, and surveillance of key gas pipelines and associated infrastructure, including:

• McArthur River Gas Pipeline (O&M)
• Livingstone Abattoir Gas Pipeline (O&M)
• Wickham Point INPEX Lateral (O&M)
• Owen Springs Lateral Extension (O&M)
• Palm Valley Interconnect (S&M)

Our ongoing work ensures that these pipelines deliver reliable energy to local communities and industries, reinforcing the Territory’s critical contribution to national energy security.

Event Highlights & Insights

Industry leaders, including Australian Energy Producers Chief Executive Samantha McCulloch, reinforced the NT’s strategic role in Australia’s energy transition, noting:

• Natural gas powers 83% of the Territory’s electricity, underpinning local energy security.
• The Beetaloo Basin is on track to deliver first gas next year, a major new supply source for the east coast.
• Collaboration and policy certainty are essential to unlocking investment and timely project approvals.
• Natural gas remains essential to daily life, powering homes, schools, and hospitals, supporting local manufacturing, and providing affordable energy for households.
• Despite abundant untapped reserves, forecasts show east coast gas shortfalls as early as 2028, underscoring the urgency of bringing new supply online
• The NT is also positioning Australia as a global leader in carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies, further enhancing the industry’s role in meeting emissions reduction goals.

Key Takeaways:

• Reliable infrastructure underpins energy security: pipeline O&M and surveillance are critical to keeping the NT’s gas flowing.
• Policy certainty drives investment: clear frameworks enable faster, safer, and more sustainable energy delivery.
• Collaboration is key: from regulators to operators, coordinated efforts unlock long-term benefits for the sector and communities.

Looking Ahead

NT Resources Week reinforced the importance of strong partnerships and operational excellence in supporting Australia’s energy transition. Verbrec remains committed to delivering practical, reliable, and sustainable solutions that keep energy flowing across the Northern Territory and beyond.