Latest Bedout Basin News

Carnarvon Energy has confirmed Pavo South-1 as the second well in its 2027 Bedout campaign, giving shareholders exposure to a 74 million-barrel prospective target with a 64% geological chance of success. The A$20 million campaign is expected to be funded from the company’s A$97 million cash balance.

Carnarvon Energy has boosted its Bedout Basin prospective resources by 92%, now holding over 6.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent across 130 prospects, with exploration drilling set to start in April 2027.

Carnarvon Energy reports a robust cash balance of A$187 million amid delays in the Dorado project development following Santos' decision to pause FPSO acquisition. The renewal of Bedout Basin exploration permits offers a pathway to future drilling in 2026.

3D Energi Limited is progressing rapidly towards its 2025 Otway Exploration Drilling Program, with key preparations underway and regulatory approvals advancing, positioning the company to potentially capitalise on East Coast Australia's critical gas supply shortage.

Carnarvon Energy and its partners have deferred key milestones in the Dorado Phase 1 liquids development, pushing back the Final Investment Decision and FPSO purchase. Despite the delay, the Joint Venture remains confident and plans further exploration drilling in 2026.