Economic boost for Miles as Arrow Energy reaches project milestone

12 June 2026

Arrow Energy has reached a major milestone in its Surat Gas Project (SGP) North development near Miles in Queensland’s Western Downs, constructing its 100th natural gas well.

Since commencing major works on SGP North in early 2025, Arrow has built real momentum on the northern expansion.

SGP North progress and community contribution:

  • 100 of 250 stage one natural gas wells drilled
  • 150 kilometres of pipeline installed
  • First gas delivered in late 2025
  • 400 jobs created
  • 100 local graziers and landholders working with Arrow
  • $13 million+ directly spent with Miles businesses
  • $200,000+ invested in local community groups.

Chief Operating Officer Anton Verdel said SGP North was moving forward safely and strongly.  

“Drilling our one hundredth well is a significant milestone for SGP North and reflects the strong progress we are making across the development,” Mr Verdel said.

“Reaching this milestone safely is a credit to Arrow teams and our contracting partners who are delivering this project with focus and discipline every day.

“The milestone underscores the strong partnerships we’ve built across the Miles region, with local landholders, businesses and community organisations a driving force behind the project’s delivery.”

SGP North is the second major development area in Arrow’s multi-phase Surat Gas Project.

“As we continue to develop our Surat Gas Project, we remain focussed on working closely with farming families, supporting local businesses, and contributing to communities which host our operations,” Mr Verdel said.

“Our relationships with more than 350 farming families across the Miles and Dalby regions are central to the project, and we remain committed to working respectfully and responsibly as we deliver essential energy.”

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Arrow Energy Pty Ltd
Arrow Energy is a Queensland-based producer of natural gas and electricity to power homes, businesses, and industries. Arrow’s Surat Gas Project is a 27-year project that will have the capability to produce enough natural gas to power the equivalent of more than four million homes every day. The company contributes to local communities through regional job creation, local road upgrades, and social investment. Arrow is a joint venture of two of the world’s largest oil and gas companies – Shell and PetroChina.

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