Latest 88 ENERGY (ASX:88E) News

Micro-caps stole the spotlight, led by a boardroom reset at Killi and a blockbuster cancer update from Amplia. Energy explorers and a few big raisings moved the other way, as traders sold hard into fresh dilution and weak price action.

A boardroom shake-up and a fresh placement sparked the week’s biggest move, while critical minerals deals kept drawing buyers. Gold explorers also ran hard on drill hits, but several gapped stocks showed how fast early moves can fade.

88 Energy has raised A$5 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement to advance pre-drilling activities for its high-potential Augusta-1 well in Alaska, targeting significant oil resources in the North Slope.

88 Energy has released a significant update to its South Prudhoe prospective resource estimates, revealing over 500 million barrels of oil and NGLs gross across multiple reservoirs on Alaska’s North Slope. The company is advancing well planning and farm-out talks targeting a 2027 drilling campaign.

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

88 Energy Limited has significantly expanded its Alaskan North Slope acreage and progressed its farm-out strategy despite regulatory delays, while maintaining a solid cash position to support ongoing exploration.

88 Energy Limited updates on its Alaska-based Project Phoenix, announcing a fully funded horizontal well and extended flow test scheduled for Q3 2026, backed by joint venture partner Burgundy Xploration LLC. The project is positioned for first production as early as 2027 amid a resurgence in North Slope activity.

88 Energy Limited has expanded its North Slope footprint with 14 new leases near the Prudhoe Bay oilfield, targeting high-quality Ivishak reservoirs and underexplored areas east of the Trans Alaska Pipeline. The company plans seismic reprocessing and a multi-zone exploration well in 2026.

88 Energy Limited progresses key Alaskan exploration projects with farm-out agreements and well planning, completes a strategic divestment in Texas, and secures a license extension in Namibia, positioning itself for growth despite ongoing operational costs.

88 Energy Limited reports significant progress on its Alaskan projects with a robust prospective resource base and advancing farm-out deals, while securing a key license extension in Namibia and negotiating asset divestment in Texas.

88 Energy Limited has secured shareholder approval for a significant capital consolidation, reducing its share count by a factor of 25 effective May 9, 2025. The company has outlined a detailed timetable to guide investors through the transition.

88 Energy Limited has struck a pivotal farmout agreement with Burgundy Xploration LLC, unlocking up to US$39 million in funding for Project Phoenix’s horizontal well program and extended flow testing, setting the stage for a potential production decision in 2026.