Best Energy Companies in Western Australia, Australia
The 167 best Energy companies in Western Australia, Australia in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Liquefied Natural Gas Limited.
Our analysis of 441 Energy companies
$135.1b in tracked funding; 76% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Energy companies in Western Australia
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liquefied Natural Gas Limited Development of LNG export terminal | $382M | 96 mo ago | 13 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Collgar Renewables Developer of wind energy projects | $300M | 91 mo ago | 150 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Buru Energy Developer of Rafael gas project and related energy assets | $156M | 50 mo ago | 59 | Eric Streitberg CEO | — | — |
| 4 | 88 Energy Provider of oil & gas exploration and production services | $131M | 46 mo ago | 7 | — | 28 patents Lithium‑sulfur battery electrolytes, flexible cells, and advanced electrode materials | — |
| 5 | Sino Gas & Energy Developer of unconventional natural gas resources | $63M | 150 mo ago | 46 | — | — | — |
| 6 | New Energy Corporation Waste to energy processing company | $46M | 144 mo ago | — | Jason Pugh CEO | — | — |
| 7 | Starling Energy Developer of solar and wind energy projects | $35M | 6 mo ago | 8 | Nuno Carneiro CEO | — | — |
| 8 | Calima Energy Oil and gas producer with a focus on returns-driven growth | $33M | 83 mo ago | 20 | — | — | — |
| 9 | International Petroleum Oil & gas company engages in exploration and production | $25M | 173 mo ago | — | Anya Belogortseva CEO | — | — |
| 10 | Transform Exploration Manufacturer of textile dyes, pigments, auxiliaries, and water treatment chemicals | $23M | 162 mo ago | 2 | Agu Kantsler CEO & MD | — | — |
| 11 | Invictus Energy Developer of onshore African gas resources | $22M | 29 mo ago | — | Scott Macmillan CEO & MD | — | 1 partnership |
| 12 | Triangle Energy Operator of onshore and offshore oil and gas assets, and carbon dioxide storage facilities | $17M | 22 mo ago | 9 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Global Energy Ventures Provider of compressed shipping solutions to oil and gas industry | $16M | 55 mo ago | — | Maurice Brand CEO | 28 patents Advanced lithium‑sulfur battery electrolytes, flexible cells, and electrode technologies | — |
| 14 | AEMO Provider of electricity oil and gas retail services | $12M | 22 mo ago | — | Daniel Westerman Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director | — | — |
| 15 | Prominence Energy NL Limited information available | $9M | 142 mo ago | — | Alexander Parks CEO & MD | — | — |
| 16 | Brookside Energy Producer of onshore oil and gas from US assets | $9M | 58 mo ago | 30 | — | — | 4 expansions |
| 17 | International Graphite Developer of advanced downstream processing facilities for the global battery industry | $9M | 16 mo ago | — | Andrew Worland Managing Director | — | — |
| 18 | Kinetiko Energy Developer of advanced shallow conventional onshore gas resources | $8M | 59 mo ago | 3 | — | — | — |
| 19 | Ansila Energy Oil and gas exploration and production company | $8M | 64 mo ago | 5 | — | — | — |
| 20 | Morella Corp Provider of battery minerals services | $8M | 46 mo ago | 10 | Alex Cheeseman CEO | — | — |
| 21 | Otto Energy Oil and gas exploration and production company | $7M | 103 mo ago | 1 | — | — | — |
| 22 | Perth Energy Provider of electricity, gas, and carbon-neutral energy solutions for businesses | $5M | 232 mo ago | — | Giles Redmile CEO | — | — |
| 23 | Baraka Energy & Resources Provider of automotive service equipment, personnel lifts, and trailers | $4M | 181 mo ago | — | Collin Vost CEO | — | — |
| 24 | Provaris Developer of solar and wind energy projects | $3M | 11 mo ago | 1 | — | — | 2 partnerships · 1 expansion |
| 25 | Plico Energy Manufacturer of solar powered products | $2M | 65 mo ago | — | Brian Innes Founder | — | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 26 | Advent Energy Supplier of tools and equipment for various industries | $2M | 55 mo ago | — | David Breeze Founder & Director | — | — |
| 27 | BPH Oil and gas exploration company | $2M | 33 mo ago | 2,000 | — | — | — |
| 28 | Cott Oil and Gas Oil and gas exploration company | $2M | — | — | Andrew Dimsey CEO & MD | — | — |
| 29 | Synergia Energy Producer natural gas | $1M | 30 mo ago | 29 | Ronald Wessel CEO | — | — |
| 30 | EcoGraf Developer of a vertically integrated battery anode materials business | $1M | 71 mo ago | 3 | — | 14 patents Purified graphite production methods for high‑purity carbon materials | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 31 | Spectur Designer and manufactures solar energy powered products | $691K | 84 mo ago | 27 | Charles Wilkins Founder | 7 patents Integrated security surveillance systems combining LIDAR, gas sensing, and bandwidth optimization | 1 launch |
| 32 | RBR Group Provider of management consulting, real estate training and oilfield services | $320K | 44 mo ago | 5 | Richard Carcenac CEO | — | — |
Top 12 Energy companies in Western Australia
#1
Series C · Perth, Western Australia · founded 2017 · 8 employees$35.1Mraised▾
Developer of solar and wind energy projects
- Dec 2025Conventional Debt$22.9M
- Dec 2021Series C—
- 2019Series C$35.1M
#2
Public · Claremont, Western Australia · founded 2017 · 1 employees$2.7Mraised▾
Developer of solar and wind energy projects
- Jul 2025Post IPO$709.8K
- May 2024Post IPO$1.9M
#3
Public · Perth, Western Australia · founded 2018$8.8Mraised▾
Developer of advanced downstream processing facilities for the global battery industry. it provides users with a company is developing a mine-to-market graphite business. It also capitalize on the growing demand for battery materials driven by the transition to clean energy. The company's strategic partnerships and technical expertise will enable it to optimize its graphite processing and production operations.
- Jan 2025Grant (prize money)$1.3M
- Apr 2024Grant (prize money)$2.8M
- May 2023Grant (prize money)$4.7M
#4
Public · Cottesloe, Western Australia · founded 2006 · 9 employees$17.3Mraised▾
Operator of onshore and offshore oil and gas assets, and carbon dioxide storage facilities. It engages in active drilling programs and holds interests in various permits. The company also repurposes existing facilities for carbon dioxide storage, demonstrating a commitment to energy transition initiatives. Further new venture activities are underway to expand its portfolio.
- Jul 2024Post IPO$4M
- Jun 2021Post IPO$10M
- Sep 2019Post IPO$2.4M
- 2018Post IPO$882.4K
#5
Funding Raised · Perth, Western Australia · founded 2009$12Mraised▾
Provider of electricity oil and gas retail services
- Jul 2024Grant (prize money)$9.8M
- Aug 2021Grant (prize money)$2.2M
#6
Public · Perth, Western Australia · founded 2000 · 7 employees$131Mraised▾
Provider of oil & gas exploration and production services
- Aug 2022Post IPO$10.6M
- Feb 2022Post IPO$32M
- Feb 2021Post IPO$9.3M
- Nov 2020Post IPO$7.3M
#7
Public · Perth, Western Australia · founded 2012$22.4Mraised▾
Developer of onshore African gas resources. It focuses on exploration and development of natural gas reserves, advancing commercialization opportunities, and field appraisal activities. The company is establishing gas-to-power commercialization pathways to provide a critical energy supply. Its operations include seismic data acquisition, well drilling, and resource development to become a significant energy supplier.
- Dec 2023Post IPO$10.2M
- May 2022Post IPO$8.5M
- Apr 2020Post IPO$287.4K
- Apr 2018Post IPO$3.4M
#8
Public · Perth, Western Australia · founded 2008 · 59 employees$156Mraised▾
Developer of Rafael gas project and related energy assets. This involves the exploration, development, and production of natural gas resources. The company manages all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initial exploration and feasibility studies to production and eventual decommissioning. It also handles investor relations and regulatory compliance. A focus on environmental considerations and community engagement is maintained throughout the project's lifespan.
- Apr 2022Grant (prize money)$7M
- Apr 2021Post IPO—
- Sep 2014Post IPO$31M
- Aug 2013Post IPO$118M
#9
Late Stage · Perth, Western Australia · founded 2002 · 13 employees$381.6Mraised▾
Development of LNG export terminal
- Jun 2018Post IPO$21.3M
- May 2015Post IPO$138.3M
- May 2015Post IPO$138.2M
- May 2014Post IPO$46.5M
#10
Acquired · Perth, Western Australia · founded 2009 · 150 employees$299.6Mraised▾
Developer of wind energy projects
- Nov 2018Conventional Debt$299.6M
#11
Public · Perth, Western Australia · founded 2004$16.3Mraised▾
Provider of compressed shipping solutions to oil and gas industry
- Nov 2021Post IPO$10M
- Sep 2021Grant (prize money)—
- Feb 2021Post IPO$6.3M
#12
Acquired · Perth, Western Australia · founded 2005 · 20 employees$33.3Mraised▾
Oil and gas producer with a focus on returns-driven growth. It operates with top-tier assets and generates positive cash flow. The company's strategy centers on strategic acquisitions to expand production. It maintains an interest in existing fields while actively seeking new opportunities. The company distributes proceeds from asset sales to shareholders.
- Jul 2019Post IPO$12.7M
- Oct 2018Post IPO$17.9M
- Mar 2018Post IPO$2.7M
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Energy coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Grid Energy Storage is moving in Australia
A read on the academic research around Grid Energy Storage — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 1,681 Australia-affiliated papers.
- University of Wollongong182
- Division of Materials Science and Engineering176
- UNSW Sydney163
- University of Technology Sydney107
- University College London102
- Battery (electricity)8→117
- Electrolyte5→96
- Electrochemistry9→98
- Cathode8→93
- Anode5→71
- Renewable energy8→115
- Battery (electricity)12→113
- Photovoltaic system6→75
- Electrochemistry6→53
- Anode3→43
- Battery (electricity)5→55
- Renewable energy4→53
- Nanotechnology4→46
- Electrolyte4→45
- Anode1→36
Where energy storage is researched across Australia
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Common questions
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