Latest Bowen Basin News

Xstate Resources has confirmed a significant over-pressured Permian gas and condensate discovery at its Diona-1 well in Queensland, with ongoing flow testing revealing promising transient gas responses constrained by hydrostatic fluid columns.

Elixir Energy's Diona-1 well in Queensland confirms a recoverable overpressured Permian gas resource, enlarging its Taroom Trough footprint to 548,000 net acres. Flowback testing continues with plans for artificial lift to boost production.

Xstate Resources reports promising early production from its Diona-1 well in Queensland, with gas and condensate flowing during the flow-back phase following stimulation.

Elixir Energy has successfully completed stimulation and commenced flow testing at its Diona-1 well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, with gas and condensate flowing at a notable pressure. The well’s proximity to existing pipeline infrastructure could facilitate rapid commercialisation if further testing confirms sustained production.

Xstate Resources reports smooth progress at its Diona-1 well in Queensland, completing stimulation and preparing for a 14-day flow test after detecting methane gas during flowback.

Elixir Energy has completed stimulation at its Diona-1 well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, observing encouraging gas indications ahead of flow testing. The well’s proximity to major pipeline infrastructure could accelerate commercialisation if results hold.

Yari Minerals has lifted its total coal resource at Rolleston South to approximately 223 million tonnes, including a maiden indicated resource of 33.7 million tonnes. The project’s shallow coal seams and strong quality underpin potential open-cut mining and export opportunities.

Elixir Energy has initiated fracture stimulation and flow testing at its Diona-1 well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, aiming to confirm a larger gas resource footprint within the Taroom Trough. The well’s proximity to existing infrastructure offers a swift route to market if results prove positive.

Stanmore Resources defied a four-year low in metallurgical coal prices to deliver record saleable production and robust cash flow in 2025, while maintaining a strong safety record and advancing key development projects.

Yancoal Australia is set to acquire an 80% stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine for US$1.85 billion upfront plus up to US$550 million in contingent payments, significantly boosting its metallurgical coal portfolio and production scale in Queensland.

Elixir Energy and APA Group have partnered to assess the optimal pipeline route for gas from the Lorelle pilot project to Queensland’s Wallumbilla Gas Hub, aiming to support future development decisions.

Yari Minerals has unveiled an updated investor presentation highlighting its 222.9Mt Rolleston South Coal Project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, aiming to expand its resource base and secure joint ventures with major operators.