Blue Energy (ASX: BLU) has progressed environmental approvals and development planning at its Sapphire gas project during the December 2025 quarter as state and global policy settings continue to reinforce the role of gas in energy security. Moranbah Gas SupplyThe Sapphire block sits immediately adjacent to the producing Moranbah gas project, creating opportunities to leverage existing infrastructure. Blue Energy holds a non-binding memorandum of understanding to supply gas to Queensland Pacific Minerals Energy’s (QPME) proposed Townsville nickel refinery. PCA approval would accelerate the progression of the permit toward development and facilitate bringing new gas supply to market. Exploration expenditure during the quarter totalled $282,000, largely relating to Sapphire pilot well activities and tenure management.