Australia shale gas project to start in September, eyeing Japan exports

EnergyBeetaloo site emerges as potential supplier for Asia after Iran crisisThe remote site in Australia's Northern Territory is expected to produce enough shale gas for exports. (Photo by Subaru Tanaka)SUBARU TANAKAJuly 18, 2026 01:22 JSTDARWIN, Australia -- A major Australian shale gas project is set to begin production in September, with the company behind the project seeing the possibility of exports to Japan and other parts of Asia as demand grows on energy security concerns due to the Iran war.