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1414 Degrees has cleared a key technical hurdle at its Aurora Energy Precinct in South Australia, moving its Stage 1 battery storage project into commercial transmission negotiations amid strong interest from major data centre players.

AXP Energy has struck a farm-in deal to earn a 25% interest in Block 9, a prolific onshore Syrian oil and gas contract with substantial historical prospective resources, positioning the company amid a reopening Middle East energy market.

Elixir Energy has successfully completed a key pressure test on its Lorelle-3H well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, confirming reservoir conditions and increasing planned stimulation stages from 11 to 12. Stimulation operations are set to start imminently, aiming to prove commercial gas and condensate flow.

Galilee Energy has begun site preparation for its Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, on track for a July 2026 spud targeting up to 8 billion cubic feet of gas and 0.5 million barrels of condensate.

Meridian Energy's May 2026 report reveals robust hydro storage reaching 125% of historical average by early June, despite a record dry month. Retail sales volumes jumped 7.8% year-on-year, while average generation prices plunged over 60%.

Horizon Oil has lifted all but one condition from its off-market bid for Cue Energy, maintaining a controlling 52.46% stake while the final hurdle over prescribed occurrences remains unresolved.

Woodside Energy has exercised its pre-emption right to acquire PetroChina's 10.67% interest in the Browse Joint Venture, increasing its stake to 41.27%. The deal includes a $225 million upfront payment and a $175 million contingent payment tied to a final investment decision by 2032.

Australian Oil Company Limited (ASX: AOK) has completed a second crude oil lifting from its Emu Apple Oil Field and identified fresh exploration anomalies in the Surat Basin, while progressing development plans and commercial negotiations for its Riverslea and Major Gas Fields.

BPH Energy and Bounty Oil & Gas await a Federal Court judgement on their challenge against the refusal to extend the PEP-11 offshore permit. The decision, reserved since February, will be handed down mid-June, potentially shaping the companies' exploration prospects.

Cue Energy’s Independent Board Committee has doubled down on its unanimous recommendation for shareholders to reject Horizon Oil’s takeover offer, which remains at a low acceptance level and declared 'best and final'.

Beetaloo Energy has completed key civil works at its Carpentaria Pilot site and is progressing installation of the Carpentaria Gas Plant, with an extended production test set for mid-June. A significant seismic survey targeting over 20 TCF of resources in Western Beetaloo is scheduled to start later this month.

Strike Energy’s South Erregulla Power Station has completed major construction and started commissioning, advancing toward its October 2026 target for commercial operation.