Santos CEO: More Buyers Want Australian Gas Amid Mideast Conflict

“Speaking at the Energy Intelligence Forum, he cited longer-term contracts and destination flexibility, and said we will certainly see substitution for L-N-G supplies this winter.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on Pre-Market Pixels
Published 7:51 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Benzinga: “Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher Says More Buyers Want Australian Gas Because Of Mideast Conflict, With Longer-Term Contracts, Destination Flexibi”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:51 AM ET on Pre-Market Pixels, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Mideast, Australian, CEO.
BBN covered this story before: Shell CEO: Mideast Oil Flows Near 80% of Prewar Levels (October 6).

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BenzingaSantos CEO Kevin Gallagher Says More Buyers Want Australian Gas Because Of Mideast Conflict, With Longer-Term Contracts, Destination Flexibi

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThis is a BBN special report. Benzinga, citing Reuters, says Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher sees more buyers wanting Australian gas because of the Mideast conflict.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSpeaking at the Energy Intelligence Forum, he cited longer-term contracts and destination flexibility, and said we will certainly see substitution for L-N-G supplies this winter.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe said most future activity will be in the Beetaloo Basin in Australia's Northern Territory.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat points to a lasting shift in where the world sources its energy.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBuyers want secure supply, and Australia is stable.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFutures agree: S and P futures are up zero point four four percent, Dow futures up zero point six four.