Latest Oil And Gas Exploration And Production News

Galilee Energy has secured a fixed-price drilling rig contract for its Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, confirming a July 2026 spud date and reducing cost and scheduling risks ahead of a key Gulf Coast gas-condensate project.

Australian Oil Company Limited has completed its first crude oil lifting from the Emu Apple Oil Field, marking a key step in its Surat Basin development with steady production and active exploration underway.

Tamboran Resources has reported record gas flow rates from its Shenandoah South 6H well and secured US$188 million in a capital raise, positioning the company to deliver first gas in the Beetaloo Basin by Q3 2026.

Finder Energy (ASX:FDR) is advancing its KTJ Project in Timor-Leste, aiming for a final investment decision by mid-2026 and first oil production by late 2027. Ownership of the Petrojarl I FPSO and strategic alliances underpin a fast-tracked development with forecast production of up to 30,000 barrels per day.

Equus Energy’s Pre-FEED study confirms the technical and commercial viability of its North West Shelf gas project, leveraging existing infrastructure to reduce costs and execution risks while targeting both LNG export and WA domestic gas markets.

Brookside Energy has captured over 40% of its targeted Riverbend acreage in Oklahoma, advancing its development plans to expand its Anadarko Basin footprint and drilling inventory.

Finder Energy has launched a $3 million Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand the chance to buy shares at $0.50 each, a 15% discount to recent prices. The funds will accelerate engineering and procurement for the KTJ oil project.

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.

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.

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.