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AXP Energy has launched a 1-for-1 non-renounceable entitlement offer seeking between A$1.2 million and A$2.249 million. The funding could support Oklahoma development, but the prospectus also highlights material going-concern uncertainty, creditor dependence and significant dilution for shareholders who do not participate.

Bounty Oil & Gas NL (ASX:BUY) has issued 174.26 million shares to raise $2.09 million for its proposed Liberia deepwater acquisition and related Block LB-32 work. A second tranche remains dependent on shareholder approval.

Stonehorse Energy returned to profit in FY2026 as Canadian production and oil exposure lifted revenue, while the company sold its US assets after year-end. The next test is whether Drumheller can convert production growth into sustainable cash flow while carrying new debt.

Melbana Energy’s Block 9 project remains on care and maintenance after a partner default and US sanctions on CUPET, despite improved geological understanding from Amistad-2. The company ended FY2026 with $472,504 in cash and warned that additional funding is required to continue.

Otto Energy plans to return approximately A$20 million to shareholders after consolidating its shares 100:1, with the proposed payment set at A$0.417 per post-consolidation share. The proposals require approval at the company’s 13 November 2026 AGM and remain subject to an outstanding ATO tax ruling.

Elixir Energy has confirmed it is in an exclusive due diligence and negotiation process with Beach Energy over a potential strategic farm-in to its Taroom Trough portfolio. The process runs until 1 October, but no transaction has been agreed or assured.

Bass Oil has set out a growth plan spanning Indonesian oil production, a planned Vanessa gas restart and development of its Kiwi discovery in South Australia. The strategy offers several potential catalysts, but much of the upside remains dependent on funding, approvals and execution.

Galilee Energy posted a $5.42 million loss for FY2026 amid heavy investment in its US Zydeco Gas Project and progressing the sale of its Australian Glenaras asset. The company is pivoting to US operations with drilling underway and a $3.5 million placement announced.

Stonehorse Energy has sold its US Lone Star oil and gas interests for US$1.114 million, shifting focus to expanding its Drumheller development program in Alberta.

Beetaloo Energy is advancing its vast gas resource in the Beetaloo Basin, aiming for first gas sales by late 2026, backed by a binding NT Government agreement and key infrastructure investments.

Elixir Energy has made significant progress on the Warkon Pilot in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, completing key feasibility studies for pipeline infrastructure and upstream plant design that position the project for commercial gas production.

Tamboran Resources is poised to deliver first gas sales from its Beetaloo Basin pilot project, backed by a robust balance sheet and strategic partnerships aiming to slash drilling costs.