PROJECT VALHALLA

Unlocking One of Australia’s Last Undeveloped Major Gas Projects

Project Overview

Project Valhalla is located in the Fitzroy Trough, west of the Fitzroy River, within the Canning Basin—one of the largest undeveloped gas reservoirs in the world.

Its strategic location provides a permanent competitive advantage, positioned near key gas markets, including serving Western Australia’s domestic supply. Supported by conditional government approval for export, the project is advancing environmental permitting and formal approvals. Strong partnerships with local stakeholders and Traditional Owner groups further strengthen its development potential.

Led by an experienced team, Project Valhalla is poised to unlock a scalable, long-term energy solution for Australia’s energy security.

PROJECT VALHALLA

Unlocking One of Australia’s Last Undeveloped Major Gas Resource

Project Overview

Project Valhalla is located in the Fitzroy Trough, west of the Fitzroy River, within the Canning Basin—one of the largest undeveloped gas reservoirs in the world.

Its strategic location provides a permanent competitive advantage, positioned near key gas markets, including serving Western Australia’s domestic supply. Supported by conditional government approval for export, the project is advancing environmental permitting and formal approvals. Strong partnerships with local stakeholders and Traditional Owner groups further strengthen its development potential.

Led by an experienced team, Project Valhalla is poised to unlock a scalable, long-term energy solution for Australia’s energy security.

Proven Resource

Historical wells on acreage confirm significant natural gas potential

Scalable & Cost-Effective

Competitive scalability and development costs compared to other undeveloped resources

Environmental & Land Agreements

Progressing environmental permitting and formal approvals, with Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUA) secured.

Strategic Export Advantage

Multiple commercialization pathways, including direct access to Asian LNG markets

Government & Community Backing

Conditional approval for international export from the Western Australia Government.

Experienced Leadership

A team with a track record of developing and operating unconventional reserves

Proven and Progressing Resource

Project Valhalla has a strong foundation, historically held by Buru Energy and Mitsubishi, with three existing wells and successful gas flows to the surface. Independent technical experts have estimated 1.5 TCF of contingent gas resources and 29.6 MMbbl of condensate, defined by these historical vertical wells.

As part of our development strategy, 2D seismic and appraisal drilling plans are progressing, with a roadmap to execute seismic surveys, secure approvals, and drill the first horizontal appraisal wells. Basin-wide drilling and seismic campaigns provide an opportunity to leverage operational synergies and accelerate activity, supported by engaged local communities and Traditional Owners.

Favorable market conditions, including global gas shortages, rising prices, and spare ullage at onshore LNG plants, create a clear path to commercialization.

By The Numbers

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Project Documents

  • 2024 Environmental Review Document

  • 2024 ERD Appendices

  • 2020 URTeC Abstract

Proven and Progressing Resource

Project Valhalla has a strong foundation, historically held by Buru Energy and Mitsubishi, with three existing wells and successful gas flows to the surface. Independent technical experts have estimated 1.5 TCF of contingent gas resources and 29.6 MMbbl of condensate, defined by these historical vertical wells.

As part of our development strategy, 2D seismic and appraisal drilling plans are progressing, with a roadmap to execute seismic surveys, secure approvals, and drill the first horizontal appraisal wells. Basin-wide drilling and seismic campaigns provide an opportunity to leverage operational synergies and accelerate activity, supported by engaged local communities and Traditional Owners.

Favorable market conditions, including global gas shortages, rising prices, and spare ullage at onshore LNG plants, create a clear path to commercialization.

By The Numbers

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TCFe
Total estimated natural gas opportunity
0
TCFe
Contingent natural gas resources (2U estimate)
0
TCFe
Prospective natural gas resources (2U estimate)
~
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km²
Exploration permit area (~905,000 acres)
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km²
Gross contiguous acreage (~1.7 million acres)

Project Documents

  • 2024 Environmental Review Document

  • 2024 ERD Appendices

  • 2020 URTeC Abstract

Strategic Market Access

Project Valhalla’s proximity to key gas markets provides multiple commercialization pathways, primarily supplying Western Australia’s domestic gas market, with additional opportunities in Eastern Australia and international LNG exports.

The project benefits from several potential gas commercialization routes, including existing LNG facilities, downstream production assets, Northern Territory LNG infrastructure, greenfield export opportunities, and short-term gas sales.

Potential commercial pathways:

  • Existing LNG facilities or WA gas market
  • Downstream production asset
  • Existing Northern Territory LNG facilities
  • Greenfield export opportunities
  • Domestic East and SE coast gas market
  • Short term gas sales

Project Updates

For the latest announcements and updates on Project Valhalla, please visit our Project Updates announcements page.

Black Mountain recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s first peoples. We acknowledge the unique connection that First Nations peoples have to land, waters and the environment. We extend this recognition and respect to First Nations peoples and communities around the world.

Project Updates

For the latest announcements and updates on Project Valhalla, please visit our Project Updates announcements page.

Black Mountain recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s first peoples. We acknowledge the unique connection that First Nations peoples have to land, waters and the environment. We extend this recognition and respect to First Nations peoples and communities around the world.