Latest Oil Gas Exploration News

Elixir Energy reports promising hydrocarbon results from the Lorelle-3 pilot well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, confirming multiple significant reservoirs and setting the stage for imminent horizontal drilling and flow testing.

3D Energi has announced two significant gas discoveries in the Otway Basin, validating its exploration models and advancing regulatory approvals. The company is now considering a follow-up well that could unlock further value in the region.

BPH Energy has successfully raised $0.54 million by issuing over 542 million new listed options, allowing existing option holders to maintain their stake in the company’s future.

ADX Energy has reported encouraging initial flow test results from the Reifling Formation at its Welchau-1 well, confirming the presence of methane gas and potential light oil. Ongoing testing aims to establish sustained production and further reservoir characteristics.

Strike Energy has secured all regulatory approvals to drill the Walyering West-1 well in the Perth Basin, aiming to unlock a prospective 46 PJ gas resource with drilling set to commence by mid-April 2026.

Elixir Energy has successfully drilled the Lorelle-3 pilot well to 3,580 metres in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, intersecting multiple Permian hydrocarbon reservoirs including a thick section of the primary Tinowon ‘Dunk’ Sandstone. Wireline logging and upcoming stimulation tests aim to confirm commercial gas flow potential.

Key Petroleum Ltd has raised over A$314,000 through a targeted share placement, aiming to accelerate asset acquisition and maintain existing operations.

88 Energy advances its Namibia exploration with a planned high-resolution airborne survey and bolstered confidence from nearby successful drilling results.

Condor Energy has unveiled a significant upgrade to its offshore Peru portfolio with the addition of the Raya West prospect, pushing the Greater Raya area’s prospective oil resources beyond 900 million barrels. This milestone enhances Condor’s position as a major player in the Tumbes Basin exploration landscape.

Elixir Energy has reached 2,320 metres in the Lorelle-3 appraisal well and is preparing to drill the reservoir section targeting the Dunk member of the Tinowon Sandstone, with flow testing planned before mid-2026.

ADX Energy has revealed a significant technical update on its Welchau appraisal permit in Austria, highlighting a connected petroleum system with 18 million barrels of prospective light oil and 125 billion cubic feet of gas condensate resources.

Grand Gulf Energy has resumed trading on the ASX following a pivotal announcement securing new exploration rights alongside a fresh capital raising initiative.