Latest Oil And Gas Exploration News

3D Energi Limited confirms final well locations and a September 2025 start for Phase 1 of its Otway Basin drilling program, with ConocoPhillips covering up to US$65 million of costs.

3D Energi Limited has updated its prospective gas resource estimates in the Otway Basin, revealing a substantial 9.2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gross recoverable gas across 51 prospects. The company is gearing up for a multi-well drilling campaign in 2025 targeting near-term commercialisation opportunities to bolster East Coast energy security.

Invictus Energy advances its Cabora Bassa Project in Zimbabwe with an updated Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement draft and National Project Status approval, setting the stage for exploration drilling in 2025.

Xstate Resources Limited has announced a re-compliance capital raising to fund its acquisition of a 51% interest in the Diona Project in Queensland and the drilling of the Diona-1 well, aiming to resume ASX trading.

Triangle Energy has signed binding agreements to sell its onshore Cliff Head assets to Pilot Energy, marking a strategic shift to focus on oil and gas exploration in the Perth Basin.

Xstate Resources has appointed joint lead managers for a $2-3 million capital raise aimed at re-compliance with ASX listing rules and trading reinstatement. The company also plans a key acquisition pending shareholder approval.

Triangle Energy's joint venture partners Echelon Resources and Strike Energy have withdrawn from key Perth Basin permits, prompting the company to seek new collaborators to continue its exploration program.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