Latest Appraisal Drilling News

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.

Strike Energy has announced a 19% increase in its 2P gas reserves at the West Erregulla field, now standing at 251 PJ net to the company, alongside promising upgrades at Erregulla Deep and new resource prospects across its Perth Basin licences.

AJ Lucas Group Limited has swung to a $38.9 million half-year profit, buoyed by a significant UK settlement and improved Australian drilling operations despite revenue pressures.

Eastern Gas Corporation Limited is set to raise $5.5 million through an IPO to fund drilling and flow testing at its Queensland gas exploration permits, aiming to prove commercial viability in the Surat and Cooper Basins.

ADX Energy has reported encouraging flow test results from its Welchau-1 well in Austria, confirming the presence of light oil and gas condensate in the Reifling Formation. The company plans further testing to unlock the reservoir’s full potential.

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.

H3 Energy’s latest technical evaluation of the Warro 3 well reveals 11 promising dry gas zones, setting the stage for a targeted horizontal appraisal well to unlock commercial gas flow.

Invictus Energy has reached a pivotal milestone by finalising the Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement for its Cabora Bassa Project, setting the stage for exploration and appraisal drilling in Zimbabwe in 2026. Meanwhile, the company has ended its strategic partnership with Al Mansour Holdings and is actively pursuing new funding avenues.

Beetaloo Energy has secured crucial Federal Ministerial approval to sell appraisal gas from its EP187 exploration project, moving closer to final Northern Territory Government endorsement.

Omega Oil and Gas has secured a significant 19.43% equity interest in Elixir Energy, strengthening its foothold in Queensland’s Taroom Trough ahead of key drilling activities in 2026.

Omega Oil and Gas has secured a significant 19.43% equity interest in Elixir Energy, deepening its footprint in Queensland’s Taroom Trough and gaining exposure to near-term drilling catalysts.

Elixir Energy secures $16.6 million in a capital raise led by Omega Oil and Gas, unlocking Phase-2 of its strategic plan to define reserves in Queensland’s Taroom Trough. This funding accelerates appraisal drilling and production testing, positioning Elixir for a pivotal year ahead.