Latest Oil And Gas Exploration News

Triangle Energy's joint venture partners Echelon Resources and Strike Energy have withdrawn from key Perth Basin permits, prompting the company to seek new collaborators to continue its exploration program.

Red Sky Energy has partnered with Condor Energy and associates to fund the drilling of the KN2 well at Killanoola, targeting a promising new reservoir zone identified by advanced seismic data. This move aims to boost production and accelerate cash flow from the South Australian oil project.

Omega Oil and Gas has confirmed an extensive oil and gas system in Queensland’s Taroom Trough through high-quality logging at its Canyon-2 well, with DFIT testing now underway to further evaluate reservoir potential.

Korea National Oil Corporation is set to acquire a 29% stake in the Otway Basin joint venture with 3D Energi and ConocoPhillips, strengthening the exploration push for East Coast Australia’s gas supply.

Strike Energy’s latest seismic surveys reveal promising exploration and appraisal opportunities at Ocean Hill and Kadathinni, reinforcing its dominant position in the Perth Basin gas market.

Pancontinental Energy has responded to an ASX query about recent spikes in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed information exists and pointing to strong industry interest in its PEL 87 project.

Prominence Energy reported steady progress on its uranium remediation and gas exploration projects while managing costs amid a constrained cash position. The company is poised to unlock value from key assets as it navigates funding challenges.

Emperor Energy has submitted a key Environmental Plan to NOPSEMA, marking a major step towards drilling the Judith-2 appraisal well in mid-2026 amid tightening east coast gas supply. The company also appointed industry veteran Douglas Jendry as Chairman to steer its next phase.

Kinetiko Energy reports encouraging progress in South African gas exploration, with improved well performance and a drilling optimisation study revealing key production enhancements.

Lakes Blue Energy is progressing regulatory approvals and has locked in a drilling rig for its Wombat-5 gas well, while reporting a $1.48 million operating cash outflow and maintaining $3.55 million in cash at quarter-end.

Empire Energy Group reported significant cash outflows in Q1 2025 driven by exploration and infrastructure investments but bolstered its liquidity with new financing facilities, including a Midstream Infrastructure Facility for the Carpentaria Gas Plant.

IPB Petroleum Limited has secured a crucial two-year extension on its WA-424-P permit in the Browse Basin, enabling continued exploration and development of its Gwydion asset while maintaining a solid cash position of AUD 1.487 million.