Latest Exploration Wells News

HyTerra Limited is gearing up for a critical production test at its McCoy-1 well in Kansas, aiming to validate hydrogen and helium flow rates and reservoir performance. This test marks a pivotal step in advancing the company’s strategic plan to commercialise geologic hydrogen resources.

Strike Energy has secured all regulatory approvals to drill the Walyering West-1 well in the Perth Basin, aiming to unlock a prospective 46 PJ gas resource with drilling set to commence by mid-April 2026.

Beach Energy reported a 32% drop in half-year net profit to $150.2 million, impacted by flooding and lower oil prices, while advancing its Waitsia Stage 2 gas project. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 1.0 cent per share.

Botala Energy is progressing its Serowe Coal Bed Methane project in Botswana, backed by a significant investment from the Mineral Development Company of Botswana and aiming for first gas production in 2026 to help address Southern Africa’s looming gas shortage.

Invictus Energy has reached a pivotal milestone by finalising the Petroleum Production Sharing Agreement for its Cabora Bassa Project, setting the stage for exploration and appraisal drilling in Zimbabwe in 2026. Meanwhile, the company has ended its strategic partnership with Al Mansour Holdings and is actively pursuing new funding avenues.

IPB Petroleum is set to expand its footprint into Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve with a major lease acquisition, supported by a recent $1.27 million capital raise. The company also plans a rebrand to Forte Energy, signalling a new chapter.

Central Petroleum has secured a letter of intent for a long-term gas supply contract through 2034 and expanded its exploration portfolio into the Otway and Cooper Basins, setting the stage for multiple new wells and production growth.

Melbana Energy’s Q4 2025 report reveals a complex quarter with drilling setbacks in Cuba due to partner payment issues, alongside significant resource upgrades offshore Australia.

Gateway Mining has resumed drilling at its Yandal Gold Project, revealing significant gold mineralisation at the Haflinger discovery and gearing up for follow-up programs.

3D Energi has confirmed a new gas discovery at the Charlemont-1 well in Victoria’s Otway Basin, reinforcing the prospectivity of the Charlemont Trend and the potential for increased domestic gas supply.

3D Energi’s Charlemont-1 exploration well has intersected probable gas reservoirs in multiple Waarre sandstone layers offshore Victoria’s Otway Basin, marking a promising step in the company’s exploration program.

Lion Energy has struck a pivotal farm-out deal with OPIC, securing 88% funding for its 2026 Bula Karang exploration well in Indonesia’s East Seram PSC, significantly reducing its financial exposure while retaining substantial upside.