Latest Exploration And Appraisal News

Central Petroleum has swung to a $4.9 million FY2026 statutory loss after writing down two Amadeus Basin permits, but its gas business generated higher revenue and margins. The company is now betting on Palm Valley drilling, long-term contracts and new east coast acreage to restore growth.

Elixir Energy has marked FY26 with major progress in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, expanding contingent gas resources by 32% and securing a strategic $16.6 million capital raise led by Omega Oil and Gas. The company’s operational advances and government backing position it as a key player in Australia’s energy security landscape.

Elixir Energy has secured a second data sharing agreement with QGC to acquire new 3D seismic data over key areas in the Taroom Trough, enhancing its geological understanding ahead of upcoming flow testing at Lorelle-3H.

Elixir Energy has secured $5 million through a discounted placement to support ongoing flow tests at Lorelle-3H, artificial lift trials at Diona-1, and initiate a strategic review of its Taroom Trough assets.

Macallum New Energy has released an independently certified maiden Prospective Resource estimate for its Aberfeldy Prospect in the North Perth Basin, revealing significant unrisked recoverable oil and gas volumes under two fluid scenarios.

Santos Limited edged up production by 3% in Q2 2026, with Barossa hitting 97% of planned output and Pikka phase 1 moving toward plateau. Sales revenue rose 6% to $1.35 billion, while free cash flow impacts from commissioning are expected to reverse in H2.

Beach Energy delivered a solid FY26 with 19.4 MMboe production, a record 18 months without injuries, and a key Otway Basin asset sale freeing $500 million capital.

Buru Energy pushes forward with its Rafael Gas Project development, securing A$5.3 million in funding and progressing environmental approvals while navigating executive leadership changes.

Condor Energy has completed its Technical Evaluation Agreement work early, consolidated full ownership of TEA 86 offshore Peru, and submitted for licence conversion, positioning itself for exploration and gas commercialisation.

Pancontinental Energy progresses its Namibian PEL 87 exploration with a seismic reprocessing study and farmin discussions, while neighbouring operators report promising discoveries and development plans in the Orange Basin.

Karoon Energy has successfully revived production at the Baúna SPS-92 well, lifting total output to 20,500 bopd and revising its 2026 capital expenditure guidance upward. Concurrently, the company plans a third phase of its on-market share buyback, citing undervaluation and disciplined capital allocation.

Conrad Asia Energy appoints Peter Botten as Executive Chairman and initiates CEO search amid transition to gas producer with first gas targeted for late 2027.