Latest Appraisal Drilling News

Finder Energy’s reprocessing of 2025 seismic data reveals substantial increases in reservoir volumes at its Krill and Squilla fields, setting the stage for updated resource estimates and potential new development hubs.

Buru Energy secured key government approvals and identified a promising new gas prospect beneath its Rafael field, while raising $4.4 million to fund development activities. The company is gearing up for a Final Investment Decision in 3Q 2026, aiming for first material cash flow by 2028.

Buru Energy has secured environmental approval for its 2026 Rafael resource appraisal drilling campaign, a crucial step toward final investment and first cashflows by 2028.

Red Sky Energy has formalized its 35% interest in Angola’s Block 6/24 following parliamentary ratification of the Risk Service Contract, unlocking access to significant oil resources and advancing its international growth strategy.

Emperor Energy has initiated a farm-in process to fund the Judith-2 appraisal well, aiming to unlock substantial gas reserves offshore Victoria and address tightening East Coast gas supply.

Bounty Oil and Gas reported $1.09 million in oil revenue for FY 2025, boosted reserves to 313,000 barrels, and plans to double production with Surat Basin operations starting late 2025. Meanwhile, a Federal Court challenge looms over its Sydney Basin offshore permit.

Buru Energy advances its Rafael Gas Project in Western Australia with a focus on sustainable growth, targeting a final investment decision in 2026 and production start in 2028. The project aims to supply local power generation with trucked LNG and condensate, replacing costly imports.

Noble Helium appoints Dennis Donald as Executive Chairman and secures a $200k loan to accelerate its North Rukwa helium project, backed by positive technical reviews.

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.

HyTerra Limited has successfully completed the Blythe 13-20 well at its Nemaha Project, confirming promising hydrogen and helium presence and expanding its drilling program to three wells.

Red Sky Energy reports steady cash flow from its Innamincka Dome projects and advances development at Killanoola, while securing a significant 35% stake in offshore Angola’s Block 6/24 with promising oil resource estimates.