About Hancock Energy
Hancock Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd (HPPL) established in 2021 with a mandate to seek profitable investment opportunities across the energy value chain in addition to providing input from an energy and regulation perspective to Hancock’s existing businesses.
Our projects
In partnership with POSCO International Corporation (50.1%), Hancock Energy acquired 49.9% of Queensland based gas producer Senex Energy in March 2022.
Hancock Energy acquired Perth Basin gas company Warrego Energy for $450m in April 2023 following a competitive bidding process.
The essential energy powering Australian industries, business and manufacturing.
Hancock Energy plays crucial role in powering Australian businesses by providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions across the nation.
Hancock Energy helps businesses enhance their efficiency and reduce operational costs, thereby contributing to the overall economic growth and sustainability of Australia’s commercial landscape.
Latest news
‘Bailing out bad decisions’: Queensland slams Victoria over gas supply
Victoria cannot rely on pulling more gas from Queensland to shore up an energy system pushed to the edge by a cascading set of breakdowns and concerns over the reliability of renewables, with the pipeline flowing south already at full capacity.
SunCable: a $40bn rollercoaster ride with no financial end in sight
Mike Cannon-Brookes made his money in software with Atlassian, and has big renewable energy aspirations with the SunCable project. But easy funding is proving elusive.
Gas review zeroes in on Australia’s reputation in the international energy market
A Commonwealth review of three major policies that regulate the east coast gas market will consider any impact to Australia’s reputation as an investment destination while leaving the door open to unspecified government “initiatives” to boost domestic supply.
