Energy

• LGI Ltd shares climbed 12.41% to $2.220 by 15:17 AEST on Wednesday 19 August 2026, implying a previous close of about $1.975.

Omega Oil & Gas (ASX:OMA) is progressing its Taroom Trough gas exploration programme in Queensland, with the market awaiting results from the Canyon-3 well. The company is focused on evaluating stacked Permian tight-sand reservoirs and assessing commercial flow potential.

• No price-sensitive ASX announcement lodged on 18 or 19 August 2026 could be identified as the trigger. On our reading, Wednesday's move reflects the.

• Equus Energy Limited shares were quoted at $0.335 at 15:17 AEST on Wednesday 19 August 2026, up 4.69% on the day.

Gold Hydrogen (ASX:GHY) is advancing evaluation of its Ramsay natural hydrogen and helium project in South Australia through an ongoing flow-test campaign. The company is focused on determining commercial flow potential, supporting resource assessment and evaluating future development pathways.

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) released mixed FY26 result, with production and cost metrics improving but lower coal prices and currency movements weighing on earnings. Revenue declined 7% to A$5.4 billion, while underlying NPAT fell 29% to A$227 million from A$319 million in FY25.

Mercury NZ (ASX:MCY) is entering FY27 in the midst of its largest renewable investment cycle to date, with new generation capacity coming online, a major new wind farm approved, and an emerging data centre demand opportunity through its stake in Datagrid. The pace at …