Latest Oil And Gas Exploration News

H3 Energy confirms promising gas flow potential at Warro and appoints LAB Energy to secure partners for Alinya, while facing a critical cash crunch.

Condor Energy has advanced its offshore Peru exploration with a new Raya West prospect, lifting its unrisked prospective resources above 3.3 billion barrels, while moving to 100% ownership of TEA 86 to streamline licence conversion and partnerships.

Elixir Energy has initiated fracture stimulation and flow testing at its Diona-1 well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, aiming to confirm a larger gas resource footprint within the Taroom Trough. The well’s proximity to existing infrastructure offers a swift route to market if results prove positive.

Beetaloo Energy has launched a $5 million Share Purchase Plan at $0.28 per share, following a $66.3 million institutional placement at the same price. The SPP aims to fund ongoing development activities ahead of first gas production in late 2026.

88 Energy has amended its Participation Agreement with Burgundy Xploration, extending funding milestones to align with Burgundy’s US IPO process while securing US$400,000 in near-term payments and enhanced lease security. The Franklin Bluffs-1H well spud is now expected in Q1 2027, slightly delayed but underpinned by strong capital commitment.

Key Petroleum’s shares more than doubled in April with no new material information to explain the jump, as the company awaits delayed government approval for a key project.

Vintage Energy has raised $1.35 million through its recent entitlement offer, issuing over 306 million new shares and attached options. The company is now inviting investors to participate in a shortfall offer as it pushes ahead with operational upgrades and drilling plans.

Macallum New Energy has successfully listed on the ASX and raised A$7.4 million to fund exploration in the Northern Perth Basin. The company is progressing a 66% complete Barberton 3D seismic survey and preparing a Condor 2D survey, positioning itself amid renewed regional drilling activity.

Xstate Resources has issued a cleansing prospectus to remove trading restrictions on recently placed shares and associated options, following a $1.69 million capital raise priced at 3.3 cents per share. The offer includes free attaching options to placement participants, brokers, and consultants, subject to shareholder approval.

Red Sky Energy is raising approximately AUD 4.2 million through a fully underwritten non-renounceable rights issue priced at 0.1 cents per share. The capital will fund participation in Santos-operated wells and support ongoing operations.

Invictus Energy has raised $10 million in a placement to fund the drilling of the Musuma-1 exploration well, targeting a substantial gas and condensate resource in Zimbabwe’s Cabora Bassa Basin. The well, planned for H2 2026, aims to build on the Mukuyu discovery and accelerate commercial development.

Melbana Energy is poised to resume 100% ownership of its Cuban Block 9 after its partner Sonangol defaulted on US$23.5 million in cash calls. Fresh seismic data and well results have refined reservoir understanding, derisking future drilling plans.