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Santos says it won’t ‘exert any effort’ on Narrabri gas project while it focuses on Bettaloo Basin

The Guardian World Thursday 28 May 2026, 04:03 UTC By Lisa Cox 1 min read
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Santos' CEO, Kevin Gallagher, has stated that the company will not be making any effort on its Narrabri gas project while awaiting necessary approvals. Instead, Santos is prioritising exploration and expansion efforts within the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory. This announcement has led to calls from opponents for the miner to commit to a definitive decision on the Narrabri project.

After CEO’s comments to investors, opponents urge miner to ‘stop stringing everybody along and spike the project finally’

Santos chief executive, Kevin Gallagher, has told an investor briefing the company will not be “exerting any effort” on its Narrabri gas project while it awaits outstanding approvals, prompting fresh questions about the future of the controversial development.

Gallagher told investors this week the company was prioritising exploration in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin, where it is pursuing an expansion.

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