Latest Oil And Gas Exploration And Production News

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.

Conrad Asia Energy has taken a decisive step from exploration to production with the Final Investment Decision on its Mako Gas Project, booking reserves for the first time and progressing a major farm-down transaction.

Woodside Energy posted a solid first quarter with strong asset reliability, an 11% lift in realised prices, and key projects like Scarborough nearing completion. Production dipped due to cyclones but full-year guidance remains steady.

Omega Oil and Gas has secured a commanding acreage position in Queensland’s Taroom Trough and fully funded an expanded drilling program to accelerate appraisal and early production.

Invictus Energy is gearing up for a pivotal drilling campaign in Zimbabwe's Cabora Bassa Basin, targeting a multi-Tcf gas and condensate resource that could reshape Southern Africa's energy landscape.

Galilee Energy has transformed its Zydeco Gas Project in Louisiana into a drill-ready asset, aiming for a Q2 2026 spud and first production within six months of success.

Red Sky Energy bolsters its Innamincka Dome operations with binding AFEs for new wells and a $5.2 million capital raise, targeting near-term production growth and cashflow.

Australis Oil & Gas has partnered with a major US-listed company to develop its Tuscaloosa Marine Shale assets, retaining a 10% interest in producing wells and holding a strong cash position after recent transactions.

Beach Energy’s Q3 FY26 output rose 7% quarter-on-quarter, led by a 174% surge in Perth Basin production following Waitsia Gas Plant compressor commissioning. The company also secured new Queensland acreage and greenlit the Moomba Central Optimisation project, though weather disruptions trimmed Cooper Basin output and prompted a production guidance cut.

Central Petroleum lifted March quarter sales revenue to $11.3 million, driven by higher gas volumes and prices, while securing a significant multi-year gas supply deal with the Northern Territory Government that supports a 40% production capacity increase at Palm Valley.

Carnarvon Energy is gearing up for a high-impact Bedout Sub-basin drilling campaign in the first half of 2027, supported by a robust balance sheet and strategic investments.

Stonehorse Energy Limited reported steady operational and financial performance for Q1 2026, driven by successful drilling in Canada and solid oil and gas production across its North American portfolio.