Latest Field Development News

NuEnergy Gas is moving its Tanjung Enim coal bed methane project towards targeted first gas sales in early 2027, backed by a US$88 million field service contract. But the ASX-listed developer ended FY2026 with only A$552,509 in cash, substantial liabilities and a material uncertainty around its ability to continue as a going concern.

Finder Energy has shifted decisively from exploration towards development, with its Timor-Leste oil project backed by independent reserves, an acquired FPSO and expanded TIMOR GAP funding. The transition came at a steep cost, however, with a $30.0 million annual loss and Final Investment Decision still ahead.

TMK Energy says average gas production at its Gurvantes XXXV pilot in Mongolia has risen 11% above August’s daily average, with several wells reaching record rates. The company is now pursuing higher production, a gas-to-power project and regulatory steps to convert its 2C resources into reserves.

Vulcan Energy has secured a second lithium production licence for its Lionheart project in Germany, removing another regulatory milestone on the path to targeted production in 2028. The Ilka licence is initially valid for six years, leaving a future consolidation and extension process still to complete.

Echelon Resources delivered a sharp FY26 earnings increase after selling its Cue Energy stake, repaying debt and simplifying its portfolio. The headline profit includes a substantial disposal gain, leaving Palm Valley drilling and Amadeus Basin production to demonstrate the next phase of value creation.

Finder Energy’s KTJ offshore development in Timor-Leste has achieved a key milestone with an independent classification of 22.2 million barrels of 2P reserves, underpinning its push toward a Final Investment Decision.

Karoon Energy's Who Dat East Joint Venture has given the green light to develop the Who Dat East field in the Gulf of America, aiming for production start in the second half of 2028 with attractive economics.

Finder Energy has secured key regulatory approval for its KTJ Project in Timor-Leste and raised $27 million to advance development, positioning for a Final Investment Decision in Q3 2026.

Cavalier Resources has lifted the net present value of its Crawford Gold Project by 50%, securing a $23 million financing package and advancing pre-production activities as it moves closer to development.

Bass Oil reported a 132% jump in quarterly oil sales revenue to A$2.67 million, driven by steady production and higher prices. The company completed its Vanessa gas field acquisition and is advancing drilling at Bunian 6, aiming to double production by late August.

Jupiter Energy maintained steady oil production and reported US$2.18 million in domestic sales for Q2 2026, with all output sold to Kazakh refineries and no exports during the quarter.

Bass Oil reported a 3% production increase in June 2026, driven by Indonesian output and Cooper Basin gains. The Bunian 6 well drilling is underway, expected to double group production, while the Vanessa gas field acquisition opens new gas sales and commercialisation pathways.