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WA-45009

Idemitsu / MidOcean EnergyWA-45009

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Processing timeline

18

days

Filed

23 Mar 2026

Notification waiver determination published

Decision

10 Apr 2026Notification waiver determination published
Type
Waiver
Outcome
Approved
Stage
Waiver application
Status
Assessment completed

Parties

Acquirer(s)

IDEMITSU EUROPE LTD. UK Company Number 17103829

Target(s) or Vendor(s)

MidOcean Holdings II L.P. SL036455

Other parties

Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. TYO 5019

Summary

Japanese oil-refining and marketing company Idemitsu acquired global liquid natural gas (LNG) platform MidOcean Energy. This entity holds interests in Australian LNG projects, including Queensland Curtis, Gorgon, and Pluto. Idemitsu, also active in Australian coal mining, expands its energy portfolio in the oil and gas extraction sector.

Acquisition details

The acquirer, Idemitsu, is a Japanese company oil-refining and marketing company. It has been involved in the development, production, and sale of coal at several mines in Australia. Idemitsu currently operates the Boggabri Coal Mine in NSW. Idemitsu has invested in lithium and vanadium development companies, renewables and acquired a fuel oil retail business. MidOcean Energy is a global liquid natural gas (LNG) platform formed and managed by EIG Partners in 2023. In Australia, MidOcean holds minority interests in the Queensland Curtis LNG Project, Gorgon LNG Project and Pluto LNG Project. These projects are involved in the extraction and production of natural gas and LNG.

Industry

Broad:Resources & MiningANZSIC 0600:Coal MiningANZSIC 0700:Oil and Gas Extraction

Decisions and key events

10 Apr 2026Notification waiver determination publishedAttachmentPDF164.2 KB

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