Latest Oil And Gas Exploration News

Invictus Energy has responded to an ASX inquiry about unusual trading activity, clarifying that recent price and volume changes followed a disclosed deferral of a placement tied to a strategic joint venture.

Xstate Resources has commenced drilling operations at its Diona-1 well in Queensland, targeting promising gas reservoirs with a rapid path to market.

Buru Energy has extended the closing date for its Share Purchase Plan to October 7, giving eligible shareholders more time to invest at 2 cents per share. The move includes an option to apply for attaching options, signaling confidence from company leadership.

Omega Oil and Gas has raised A$46 million through a strongly oversubscribed institutional placement, positioning the company to advance its Canyon Project and expand its footprint in Queensland’s Taroom Trough. The capital injection will fund a 2026 drilling program and strategic partnerships amid looming east coast gas supply shortfalls.

Xstate Resources has completed well pad construction for its Diona-1 well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin and is poised to begin drilling with a 51% interest in ATP 2077.

Xstate Resources has formalized its drilling plans for the Diona-1 well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, with rig mobilization scheduled for late September and early drilling results expected by October.

Invictus Energy has extended its Exclusive Prospecting Orders in Zimbabwe’s Cabora Bassa Basin for another three years, setting the stage for a high-impact exploration campaign including the Musuma-1 well targeting substantial gas and condensate resources.

Xstate Resources has secured $2.14 million through its Re-compliance Prospectus offer and is on track to meet ASX conditions for re-listing, with drilling at its Diona Project set to begin in late September.

Invictus Energy's Cabora Bassa Project in Zimbabwe has been officially granted National Project Status, alongside finalising key terms of its Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement, marking a significant step towards commercial gas production.

Omega Oil and Gas confirms the commercial viability of its Canyon Sandstone reservoir in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, with SLB modelling indicating nearly 1 million barrels of oil equivalent per well and significant upside potential.

Melbana Energy has successfully raised $7 million through a discounted share placement with attaching and bonus options, aiming to finance drilling at its Amistad-2 well and support general corporate needs.

Xstate Resources has received pre-approval to acquire a 51% stake in the Diona project, setting the stage for drilling operations and ASX trading resumption by late September.