Latest Gas Exploration News

Xstate Resources has secured preferred tenderer status for a 305 square kilometre block in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, with the company set to initially operate a four-party joint venture. The prospective acreage offers exposure to basin-centred gas, associated liquids and light crude, but the licence remains subject to government processes.

Key Petroleum reduced its FY2026 loss, but the oil and gas explorer continues to rely on equity funding while awaiting Queensland Government decisions on ATP 920 and ATP 924. An auditor’s unmodified opinion still highlights material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

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.

ADX Energy has secured a potential funding partner for its next Austrian gas well, with Empyrean Energy offering EUR 555,400 for a 10% economic interest in the GOLD Cluster Area. The arrangement remains conditional on a final investment agreement before drilling is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Key Petroleum has secured commitments for 3.38 million new shares at 7.3 cents each, raising approximately $247,000 before costs. The funds will support potential asset acquisitions, existing asset development and working capital, though the company has not disclosed the resulting dilution.

Galilee Energy posted a $5.42 million loss for FY2026 amid heavy investment in its US Zydeco Gas Project and progressing the sale of its Australian Glenaras asset. The company is pivoting to US operations with drilling underway and a $3.5 million placement announced.

ADX Energy has lodged a third exploration permit application offshore Italy, expanding its Sicily Channel gas play footprint to around 1650 km2 amid encouraging geological assessments.

ADX Energy’s HOCH-1 shallow gas well in Upper Austria has produced a combined gas flow of 3.15 million cubic feet per day from multiple zones, reinforcing the well’s commercial potential amid Europe’s gas supply crunch.

ADX Energy has lodged applications for two offshore gas exploration permits adjacent to its existing Sicily Channel licence, aiming to extend its footprint in a geologically promising biogenic gas play.

Kinetiko Energy’s South African subsidiary has locked in a $1.26 million cash agreement with Mulilo, resolving land-use conflicts and gaining a potential gas supply edge for a major wind energy project.

ADX Energy’s HOCH-1 well in Upper Austria shows promising gas flow and reservoir extent, with further multi-zone testing set to resume after delays.

D3 Energy has successfully drilled and intersected gas in the first of two wells at its Nooitgedacht site in South Africa, with the second well underway. The results support expanding helium reserves and future production rights.