JERA Lifts First LNG Cargo From Barossa Gas Project in Australia

Japan’s largest power generator JERA said on Tuesday it has received the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the Barossa Gas Project in Australia, marking the start of shipments from the project after production commissioning began last year.

The Barossa project, in which JERA holds a 12.5% interest through its subsidiary JERA Australia, entered the production phase in September 2025. Santos is the operator and has a 50% interest in the Barossa Gas Project, PRISM Energy International Australia holding 37.5% stake.

The first LNG shipment represents a milestone in JERA’s efforts to strengthen its upstream portfolio and expand its global LNG value chain.

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Gas from the Barossa field is processed at the Darwin LNG plant, replacing feed gas previously supplied by the Bayu-Undan gas field, which has reached the end of its production life. The project includes development of the Barossa gas field and construction of a pipeline linking the field to the Darwin