Latest Flow Testing News

Elixir Energy says its Lorelle-3H well reached a peak test rate of 10.5 MMscfd and a stable rate of 2.35 MMscfd during first-phase cleanup. The ASX-listed gas explorer is now preparing for post-soak testing while weighing farm-outs, joint ventures and other structures for its Taroom Trough assets.

OM Holdings returned to profit in the first half of 2026 despite a 14% revenue decline, with EBITDA rising sharply and debt reduced through repayments and an asset sale. The result was supported by a US$145.1 million investing cash inflow from the disposal of its Tshipi mine interest, while operating cash flow remained negative.

Botala Energy has secured three wholly owned Botswana prospecting licences covering 1,812km², taking its Serowe CBM footprint beyond 6,000km². The expansion comes as the company prepares to flow-test Serowe-3.5B, while the new acreage remains an interpreted exploration opportunity rather than a booked resource.

Emperor Energy has signed a term sheet to secure the Valaris 107 jack-up rig for its Judith-2 appraisal well, targeted for April 2027. The deal commits US$3.5 million before the full drilling contract is finalised, while environmental approval remains outstanding.

Omega Oil & Gas has commenced drilling at Canyon-4, the second well in its fully funded 2026/27 appraisal campaign targeting stacked Permian oil and gas reservoirs in Queensland’s Taroom Trough.

AXP Energy has launched gas-to-power operations at its Oklahoma site with a 320 kW natural gas generator, enabling a promising initial oil flow test at the Charlie #1 well. A 10-day extended test aims to optimise production while balancing gas-powered electricity generation.

Beetaloo Energy is advancing its vast gas resource in the Beetaloo Basin, aiming for first gas sales by late 2026, backed by a binding NT Government agreement and key infrastructure investments.

Elixir Energy has made significant progress on the Warkon Pilot in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, completing key feasibility studies for pipeline infrastructure and upstream plant design that position the project for commercial gas production.

Tamboran Resources is poised to deliver first gas sales from its Beetaloo Basin pilot project, backed by a robust balance sheet and strategic partnerships aiming to slash drilling costs.

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.

Eastern Gas’s Venus-2H horizontal well in Queensland’s Surat Basin reached total depth, intersecting Venus-1 and revealing extensive Macalister Lower coal with peak gas readings of 42.3%. The integrated well system now advances to dewatering and flow testing to gauge production potential.

Gold Hydrogen’s Ramsay 2 flow test has validated a laterally extensive helium-bearing Kulpara Dolomite reservoir with up to 20% helium purity, reinforcing the project’s commercial potential and advancing resource certification efforts.