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Australian Oil Company Limited is raising $250,000 through a Share Purchase Plan priced at $0.0029 per share, including free-attaching options exercisable by mid-2028. The capital will support oil production enhancements and exploration in Queensland's Surat Basin.

Australian Oil Company Limited has completed its first crude oil lifting from the Emu Apple Oil Field, marking a key step in its Surat Basin development with steady production and active exploration underway.

Australian Oil Company Limited (ASX: AOK) has secured $2.03 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate oil production and exploration in Queensland's Surat Basin, alongside potential new ventures and Californian operations.

Santos delivered a steady first quarter with production up 3% year-on-year, driven by Barossa's initial cargoes and Pikka phase 1 nearing first oil. Free cash flow held firm at $383 million, while a key Moomba optimisation project received final investment approval.

Ampol reported a robust first quarter in 2026, with refinery margins soaring to US$25.45 per barrel and production up 10%, while securing fuel supplies through May despite geopolitical tensions.

Virgin Australia navigates a doubling of jet fuel prices with robust hedging and fare adjustments, maintaining its FY26 earnings outlook despite rising costs.

Qantas has sharply revised its FY26 outlook as jet fuel prices soar, doubling its international unit revenue growth forecast while trimming domestic capacity and deferring its share buyback.

Galilee Energy has completed the Zydeco-1 well design and directional plan, achieving around US$100,000 in cost savings and advancing steadily toward a Q2 2026 drilling start. The project targets Gulf Coast natural gas and condensate markets, supported by a newly appointed US Advisory Board.

Melbana Energy Limited’s March quarter report details modest crude production from the Alameda-2 well in Cuba and ongoing preparations for the Amistad-11 drilling, which remains on hold due to a joint partner’s funding default. The company holds $2 million in cash and continues to process seismic data to refine its subsurface models.

The Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX:SVNP) posted a 1.28% gain in March 2026, outperforming the S&P 600 benchmark by 1.46%, supported by USD/AUD currency appreciation despite a modest portfolio decline amid geopolitical tensions.

Australian Oil Company Limited is set to lift its first crude oil from the Emu Apple Oil Field in the Surat Basin on 31 March 2026, marking a key production milestone. Concurrently, the company has identified intriguing iodine anomalies in its exploration permit PL 30, hinting at potential new hydrocarbon targets.

Ampol has welcomed key amendments to the Fuel Security Services Payment scheme and postponed refinery maintenance to increase domestic fuel production amid global supply disruptions.