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Source: Kapitales Research

Highlights:

  • Energy stocks outperformed after strong gains in global oil prices
  • Santos Limited rallied after announcing first oil from Alaska’s Pikka project
  • Viva Energy Group Limited led gains among ASX energy names, climbing nearly 3%

Australia’s energy sector emerged as the strongest-performing segment of the market as oil prices rebounded sharply, lifting sentiment across major ASX-listed producers and refiners. WTI crude oil rose 2.16% to US$107.7 per barrel, while Brent crude climbed 1.80% to US$111.2, supporting renewed buying interest in energy stocks.

Energy Stocks Track Oil Price Strength

The recovery in crude prices helped drive gains across the energy sector, with investors positioning for stronger earnings momentum amid improving commodity market conditions.

Stock movements:

  • Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) rose 2.1% to $31.905
  • Santos Limited (ASX: STO) gained 2.0% to $8.035
  • Beach Energy Limited (ASX: BPT) advanced 1.4% to $1.120
  • Viva Energy Group Limited (ASX: VEA) climbed 2.9% to $2.345

The broad-based rally reflected expectations that sustained higher oil prices could strengthen cash flows and profitability across the sector.

Santos Announces First Oil at Pikka

Santos Limited attracted strong market attention after announcing first oil production from the Pikka Phase 1 development on Alaska’s North Slope. The company confirmed that oil had successfully flowed through the Lease Automated Custody Transfer meter into the Pikka sales oil line. Santos stated that the project is currently progressing through late-stage commissioning and start-up activities, with production expected to ramp up to 20,000 barrels per day gross over the coming weeks before eventually reaching a planned plateau of 80,000 barrels per day gross during the third quarter.

The company also revealed that 28 development wells had already been drilled, with 21 wells stimulated and flowed back in line with expectations. Santos Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Gallagher described Pikka as a “tier-one asset” capable of supporting long-term production growth and value creation.

Investors Rotate Back Into Energy

The latest rebound in oil prices highlighted the market’s continued sensitivity to commodity movements, particularly within the energy sector. Investors appear increasingly focused on companies with production growth, operational momentum and leverage to stronger crude markets. If oil prices remain elevated, ASX-listed energy companies could continue attracting investor interest in the near term.

Note- All data presented is based on information available at the time of writing.

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