Latest Bowen Basin News

Xstate Resources reports a significant overpressured gas column at its Diona-1 well in Queensland, hinting at a potentially large unconventional gas resource. Drilling continues with further data acquisition pending.

Yari Minerals has secured approvals to begin drilling at its Rolleston South Coal Project, aiming to upgrade its substantial coal resource and confirm metallurgical quality.

Xstate Resources reports steady progress on its Diona-1 well in Queensland, confirming its majority ownership of ATP 2077 and targeting multiple proven gas reservoirs with promising potential.

Xstate Resources has commenced drilling the Diona-1 well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, aiming at three proven hydrocarbon formations with promising resource potential and a rapid path to market.

Elixir Energy has commenced drilling the Diona-1 conventional gas-oil exploration well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, aiming to unlock new production potential and secure long-term asset retention.

Xstate Resources has commenced drilling operations at its Diona-1 well in Queensland, targeting promising gas reservoirs with a rapid path to market.

Xstate Resources has completed well pad construction for its Diona-1 well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin and is poised to begin drilling with a 51% interest in ATP 2077.

Xstate Resources has formalized its drilling plans for the Diona-1 well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, with rig mobilization scheduled for late September and early drilling results expected by October.

Yari Minerals has raised $1.5 million through a share placement to fund its first drilling campaign at the South Rolleston Coal Project, aiming to upgrade its coal resource classification and confirm metallurgical quality.

Synertec Corporation has secured another order from Santos Limited for its Powerhouse renewable microgrid system at a remote Queensland gas site, reinforcing its role in decarbonising industrial energy supply.

Blue Energy Limited has successfully raised $3.2 million through a two-tranche placement, complemented by a proposed $250,000 share purchase plan, to fund drilling and pipeline development in Queensland’s North Bowen Basin.

RocketDNA Ltd reported a slight revenue decline and increased losses in H1 2025 but marked significant progress in drone technology deployments and operational certifications.