Latest Exploration And Appraisal News

Pancontinental Energy has identified two new prospects in its PEL 87 permit, boosting its high case prospective resources to 6.1 billion barrels of oil net to the company. While progressing farmout discussions, the company awaits a critical permit extension decision from Namibian authorities.

Buru Energy advances its Rafael Gas Project with strong funding interest and a $2.35 million capital raise, setting the stage for critical 2026 drilling and resource validation.

Elixir Energy has been granted a 15-year retention license over its entire ATP2044 permit in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, securing 1,362 BCFe of 2C Contingent Gas Resources confirmed by the Daydream-2 well.

Central Petroleum has amended its sub-salt exploration permit sale, excluding the EP82 permit and retaining Helium Australia Pty Ltd, while anticipating a $4.2 million impairment charge in FY26.

Eastern Gas Corporation Limited, a new ASX-listed subsidiary of Pure One Corporation, has lodged a Replacement Prospectus to raise $5.5 million for advancing its Queensland gas projects, targeting commercial production through horizontal drilling and fracture stimulation.

Galilee Energy has secured an option to acquire the Zydeco Gas Project in Louisiana, marking a strategic expansion into the US market, supported by a A$6.5 million capital raise to accelerate development.

Pancontinental Energy NL has revealed significant progress in its Namibian Orange Basin exploration, spotlighting a massive 5 billion barrel oil prospect in PEL 87 and advancing farmout efforts to fund upcoming drilling.

Condor Energy has identified a promising new hydrocarbon prospect, Raya West, adjacent to its existing Raya Prospect offshore Peru, significantly enhancing its exploration portfolio with advanced seismic analysis confirming multiple stacked oil-bearing intervals.

Vintage Energy has signed a conditional agreement to acquire Metgasco's 25% interest in key Southern Flank gas joint ventures, aiming to accelerate production and value creation from the Vali and Odin fields.

Bounty Oil & Gas reported a modest $272,000 in oil revenue for Q3 2025, boosted reserves in Queensland, and plans to restart Surat Basin production in 2026 while navigating ongoing legal challenges offshore Sydney.

Pancontinental Energy has identified significant new oil prospects within its PEL 87 permit, boosting total high-case prospective resources to 6.1 billion barrels. The company advances its farmout process and seeks a 12-month exploration extension amid strong regional activity.

Condor Energy secures a 12-month extension for its offshore Peru exploration block and validates the Piedra Redonda gas field as a key regional energy asset with multiple commercialisation options.