Multiple shale gas exploration wells are being drilled in the remote Beetaloo basin in Australia’s Northern Territory and recent results have raised expectations that the area could be on par with shale gas plays in North America. Significantly, investors could finally find out whether the shale play is commercial by the end of next year.
Positive shale gas exploration results in Australia’s remote Northern Territory have seen UK-listed Falcon Oil & Gas’ share price treble since Friday on expectations that the Beetaloo basin could be on par with shale gas plays in North America.