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Emperor Energy has secured a significant upgrade to its Judith Gas Field resources following an independent audit, alongside a $3.7 million capital raise to fund the upcoming Judith-2 appraisal well scheduled for mid-2026.

Emperor Energy has raised $3.7 million through a share placement to advance the Judith-2 appraisal well in Victoria’s Gippsland Basin, backed by independent resource validation and strategic infrastructure proximity.

Emperor Energy secures independent validation of its Judith Gas Field resources, boosting unrisked prospective volumes to 1.86 trillion cubic feet and setting sights on a mid-2026 appraisal well to advance development.

Emperor Energy's Environmental Plan for the Judith-2 Well has passed NOPSEMA's completeness check and is now open for public comment, marking a key regulatory milestone on the path to drilling in mid-2026.

Emperor Energy has submitted a key Environmental Plan to NOPSEMA, marking a major step towards drilling the Judith-2 appraisal well in mid-2026 amid tightening east coast gas supply. The company also appointed industry veteran Douglas Jendry as Chairman to steer its next phase.

Emperor Energy Limited reported a net operating cash outflow of $376,000 for the December quarter but bolstered its cash reserves with a $3.6 million financing inflow, ending the period with $3.4 million in cash.

Emperor Energy has secured $3 million through a share placement to fund the Judith-2 Well development, appointing a suite of technical consultants to accelerate progress in the Gippsland Basin. The company’s strategic moves position it to unlock significant gas resources critical for South-Eastern Australia’s energy supply.