Expression of Interest Opportunity: Northern Territory Business Delegation to the United States: Shale Gas Development
CHAMBER NT BUSINESS NEWS
21 July 2026
Houston and Midland, Texas | Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA | 20-26 September 2026
The Beetaloo Sub-basin Opportunity
The Beetaloo Sub-basin is recognised as one of the world’s largest and most significant shale gas resources. This transformative project has the potential to generate more than $AU17 billion in economic value for the Northern Territory over the next 2 decades through royalties, jobs, infrastructure investment and business growth.
With the Beetaloo Sub-basin approaching first gas, Territory businesses have a unique opportunity to participate in the development across the full spectrum of the service and supply chain for this globally significant development.
Is Your Business Ready to Engage in the Northern Territory's Onshore Shale Gas Service and Supply Chain?
Territory businesses and service providers seeking to grow their participation in opportunities arising from the Beetaloo shale gas development are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to join a business delegation to Texas and Pennsylvania - two of the world's leading LNG and energy markets.
Participants will gain firsthand insight into the onshore shale gas service and supply chain, from exploration and production through to processing, infrastructure, logistics, and export.
The delegation offers opportunities to learn from industry leaders, build international connections, and better understand the capabilities and standards underpinning successful shale gas developments.
By strengthening their knowledge and networks, local businesses will be better positioned to compete for opportunities arising from current and future energy projects in the Northern Territory.
EOIs are now open for Territory businesses seeking to play a greater role in the region's growing energy sector.
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Is this Delegation for Your Business?
If you are a Territory business providing products, services, or expertise to the energy, construction, resources, logistics, or industrial sectors, then this delegation to the USA is for you.
This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses involved in:
- Drilling and well services
- Civil construction and earthworks
- Environmental, regulatory, and land access services
- Pipeline construction and maintenance
- Transport, freight, and logistics
- Power, water, and remote camp services
- Fabrication, manufacturing, and mechanical services
- Electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
- Workforce solutions and training
- Waste management and environmental services
- Accommodation, catering, and security services
- Engineering and technical consulting
By joining the delegation, you will gain firsthand insight into the shale gas service and supply chain, build valuable industry connections, and better understand how your products and services can support current and future energy developments in the Northern Territory.
Why Participate?
- Learn from Industry Leaders: Study full-cycle USA gas operations from upstream activities through to processing, liquefaction, and export.
- Build Valuable Connections: Develop relationships with energy companies, industry leaders, and key organisations across the global LNG and energy sector.
- Position Your Business for Growth: Better understand industry requirements, identify future opportunities, and strengthen your capability to compete for energy sector work in the Northern Territory.
- Understand Regional Impact: Discover the economic and community benefits delivered to host regions
Potential Program Overview (Subject to Change)
- Houston: VIP briefings, service sector leadership presentations, major industry site visits, and an official dinner.
- Midland (Permian Basin): Industry tours and strategic networking with local businesses and the local chambers of commerce and industry.
- Pennsylvania (Marcellus Basin): Site visits to an existing shale gas development and networking with local businesses and gas service and supply companies.
Key Details
- Dates: Arrive in Houston, Texas by Sunday 20 September 2026, for the week-long core program.
- Who: Limited to 20 Northern Territory businesses, who will join NT Government Ministerial and departmental representatives.
- Costs: Full delegation program details, including final participation costs and any subsidised components, will be provided to invited businesses eligible for consideration to participate in the delegation following the Expression of Interest (EOI) process.
How to Participate
If you are available and interested to attend and would like to be considered for this delegation, subject to more details, please submit a brief EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) outlining:
- Your Business Overview: A brief introduction to your company.
- Your Capabilities: Your current expertise within the energy service and supply chain.
- Your Objectives: What you hope to gain by participating in this program.
Submission Deadline: Sunday 26 July 2026 (midnight).
Please note: Places are strictly limited to 20 Northern Territory businesses. Participation will be confirmed following a thorough assessment of all submissions by a review committee.