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Forte Energy has rapidly expanded its oil and gas exploration portfolio in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, acquiring over 156,000 acres including the billion-barrel Harrier Prospect and adjacent leases to Umiat Oil Field, while securing significant cost savings through lease fee suspensions.

Blue Star Helium has completed Stage 1 of its Galactica development, tying six wells into the Pinon Canyon facility and starting spot-priced helium sales. The company raised A$10 million to fund further project expansion and working capital.

Botala Energy’s Serowe CBM Project advances as key production well 3.5B reaches 83% depth with multiple support wells actively managing reservoir pressure and gas flows confirmed from pilot operations.

Pointerra Limited delivered a 214% jump in Q3 FY26 customer receipts to A$2.2 million, driven by milestone invoicing and new Tier 1 utility contracts, edging closer to operating cashflow breakeven.

Finder Energy has secured A$27 million via a two-tranche placement plus a A$3 million share purchase plan to fast-track its KTJ oil project in Timor-Leste, aiming for final investment decision by mid-2026 and first oil by late 2027.

D3 Energy has significantly expanded its South African helium footprint with new Exploration Rights and a Technical Cooperation Permit, while completing a well-supported A$6.12 million placement to fund upcoming drilling and development activities.

Gold Hydrogen is poised to begin flow testing at its Ramsay Project, targeting separate Natural Hydrogen and Helium zones, while advancing green methanol and helium commercialisation studies amid robust market demand.

Beetaloo Energy has bolstered its financial footing with a $66.3 million equity placement and a $15.4 million R&D tax refund, underpinning key developments at the Carpentaria Gas Plant and local frac sand project.

Jade Gas Holdings has completed its appraisal program at the Tavan Tolgoi coal bed methane project, preparing to lodge its maiden gas reserve booking and advance development plans backed by fresh capital.

Top End Energy is progressing farm-out talks in the Beetaloo Basin amid growing industry validation, while its Kansas hydrogen project attracts new partners and it broadens into US AI data centre energy solutions.

MPR Australia has no ongoing operations following its $19 million asset sale and is weighing shareholder returns against new business acquisitions amid legacy claims.

Tamboran Resources has closed its retail entitlement offer, adding A$24.8 million to a total equity raise of A$282.6 million to fund expanded drilling and development in the Beetaloo Basin.