Latest Oil Gas Exploration News

Lakes Blue Energy has completed drilling and begun production testing at its Wombat-5 well, while progressing plans for proof-of-concept drilling at the Portland Energy Project targeting up to 1 trillion cubic feet of gas.

H3 Energy Limited has made significant technical progress in de-risking its Warro Gas Field and confirmed the presence of natural hydrogen at the Rickerscote Prospect, while appointing a new CEO and completing a corporate rebrand.

Grand Gulf Energy has progressed its Petroleum Exploration Licence application offshore Namibia and continued development discussions for its Red Helium Project, maintaining a disciplined capital approach during the December 2025 quarter.

3D Energi Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares on the ASX as it navigates funding challenges and the future of its VIC/P79 exploration permit. The suspension will last until early February or until further updates are provided.

3D Energi has confirmed two significant gas discoveries in the Otway Basin but now confronts a funding shortfall that has led to a trading suspension on the ASX.

Elixir Energy has commenced drilling at the Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, targeting significant gas resources with plans for advanced testing by mid-2026.

3D Energi has confirmed a new gas discovery at the Charlemont-1 well in Victoria’s Otway Basin, reinforcing the prospectivity of the Charlemont Trend and the potential for increased domestic gas supply.

Elixir Energy has begun mobilising a drilling rig for the Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, aiming to unlock commercial gas flows by mid-2026.

Lion Energy has struck a pivotal farm-out deal with OPIC, securing 88% funding for its 2026 Bula Karang exploration well in Indonesia’s East Seram PSC, significantly reducing its financial exposure while retaining substantial upside.

Elixir Energy has been granted a 15-year retention license over its entire ATP2044 permit in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, securing 1,362 BCFe of 2C Contingent Gas Resources confirmed by the Daydream-2 well.

ADX Energy Ltd is gearing up to resume flow testing at its Welchau-1 well in February 2026 and plans to drill three additional shallow gas wells in Upper Austria, targeting a combined prospective resource of 8.0 BCF.

FAR Limited has agreed to promptly pay Woodside Energy a $6 million claim related to the 2021 sale of its interest in the RSSD Project, with a potential refund if Woodside recovers disputed costs from Senegal authorities.