Latest Cooper Basin News

Red Sky Energy has officially begun drilling at its Killanoola-2 well in South Australia, marking a significant step in advancing its oil project with promising resource potential and commercial partnerships.

Bass Oil Limited reported a 3% rise in September oil production, driven by a 20% uplift in Indonesian output, while awaiting regulatory approval for a strategic gas field acquisition.

Beach Energy reported an 8% increase in production to 5.0 million barrels of oil equivalent in Q1 FY26, driven by strong performance in the Otway Basin and Cooper Basin flood recovery. Sales revenue rose 18% to $537 million, supported by two LNG cargoes from the Waitsia Gas Plant, which is now approaching its Ready For Start Up milestone.

Metgasco reports interim results from its Phase 2 Production Uplift Program, highlighting steady gas flows from the Odin and Vali fields with ongoing efforts to unlock the Toolachee Formation’s potential.

Vintage Energy reports encouraging interim results from its Production Uplift Program’s second phase, with initial gas flows emerging from the Toolachee Formation at the Vali gas field.

Santos Limited reported robust Q3 2025 results, highlighted by the Barossa LNG project commencing production and Pikka phase 1 nearing first oil. The company’s diversified portfolio and operational discipline underpin a confident outlook despite some operational delays.

Bass Oil Limited reported a 20% increase in August sales revenue alongside a 3.5% rise in daily production, while progressing regulatory approval for its strategic Vanessa gas field acquisition.

Bridgeport Energy reports stable petroleum reserves of 4.1 million barrels of oil equivalent and 4.9 million barrels of contingent resources as of July 2025, underpinning its ongoing production and future gas development plans.

Metgasco's Production Uplift Program has successfully increased raw gas production at the Odin and Vali fields to 2.9 million cubic feet per day through effective scale removal, with Phase 2 operations set to begin in September.

Vintage Energy reports encouraging interim results from its Production Uplift Program at the Odin and Vali gas fields, with effective scale removal boosting gas flow rates and production. Phase 2 operations are set to continue in September, aiming to sustain and enhance output.

Santos Limited reported robust first-half 2025 results, underpinned by strong cash flow and disciplined cost management, while accelerating the start-up of its Pikka phase 1 project to early 2026. The company declared a higher interim dividend, reflecting confidence in its growth trajectory.

Santos Limited reports a 31% drop in net profit for H1 2025 despite increased sales volumes and progress on key projects, while receiving a non-binding acquisition proposal from an Abu Dhabi-led consortium.