Latest Field Development News

Finder Energy has achieved a pivotal regulatory milestone with approval of the Development Area for its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields, setting the stage for project sanction and a scalable production hub in Timor-Leste.

NuEnergy Gas Limited has completed four wells under its Tanjung Enim Early Gas Sales Initiative, secured a binding gas sales agreement, and raised $3.5 million to advance its Indonesian coal bed methane projects.

Bass Oil reported steady January production with a notable regulatory green light for its Vanessa gas field acquisition and a $3.5 million grant to accelerate the Kiwi gas field development.

Conrad Asia Energy has triggered a US$5 million milestone payment from PT Nations Natuna Barat, marking a key step towards production at the Mako gas field targeted for late 2027. The company also resolved a cash call dispute with Empyrean, strengthening its financial footing.

Kinetiko Energy reports robust gas production from test wells and secures a binding joint development agreement with FFS Refiners to advance a pilot LNG plant in South Africa, backed by a $3.15 million capital raise and new North American market listing.

QPM Energy has secured key contracts and financing milestones for its 112MW Isaac Power Station, while managing stable gas supply amid weak electricity prices.

Conrad Asia Energy and Empyrean Energy have reached a binding settlement over historical cash call arrears in the Duyung Production Sharing Contract, involving asset transfers and payments that realign project interests and support the Mako gas field’s development timeline.

Jade Gas Holdings reported continuous gas production from two wells at its Red Lake coal bed methane project in Mongolia during Q4 2025, confirming commercial viability with exceptionally high methane purity. The company also secured a $70 million non-binding LOI and appointed a new CEO to drive development.

NuEnergy Gas Limited reported a cash outflow in Q4 2025 but secured a binding gas sales agreement and a strategic funding collaboration to advance its Indonesian coal bed methane projects.

NuEnergy Gas Limited has completed drilling four wells at its Tanjung Enim project, gearing up for initial gas sales in the first half of FY26. The company also inked key agreements to finance and expand its coal bed methane operations in Indonesia.

Finder Energy is accelerating its KTJ oil project in Timor-Leste, securing a key FPSO vessel and a major funding partnership to target first oil by the end of 2027. Strategic alliances and resource upgrades underpin a fast-moving development plan.

Ballard Mining Limited has launched a A$50 million placement to fund extensive drilling and early works at its fully permitted Baldock gold project in Western Australia, aiming for a maiden ore reserve and a final investment decision in 2026.