Latest Gas Exploration News

Conrad Asia Energy is set to commence a substantial 3D seismic survey in late 2025 over its Offshore North West Aceh gas assets, aiming to refine resource estimates and pave the way for future development including mini-LNG and power generation projects.

AJ Lucas Group’s UK arm Cuadrilla Resources has settled a long-standing dispute over shale gas licences, receiving £12.5 million and terminating the carry agreement. This resolution clears a financial uncertainty clouding the company’s UK operations.

Xstate Resources has extended its Re-compliance Prospectus Offer deadline to 21 August 2025, aiming to meet ASX conditions for re-admission by raising at least $2 million from 300 new investors.

Key Petroleum Limited has appointed Yan Zhao as Managing Director, bringing over two decades of mining and exploration expertise to the helm. The move signals potential strategic shifts amid a modest remuneration package.

Key Petroleum Ltd has secured A$152,361 through a share placement aimed at supporting its merger preparations and corporate development initiatives.

Key Petroleum announces the resignation of Managing Director Louis Chien, with interim leadership maintained by executive directors Wei Jin and Yuqi Cao as the board searches for a successor.

ADX Energy reported a 23% rise in production to 303 BOEPD for Q2 2025, offsetting a 10% drop in Brent oil prices, while advancing key drilling plans and awaiting new permit awards.

Bounty Oil and Gas reported $1.09 million in oil revenue for FY 2025, boosted reserves to 313,000 barrels, and plans to double production with Surat Basin operations starting late 2025. Meanwhile, a Federal Court challenge looms over its Sydney Basin offshore permit.

State Gas Limited has successfully drilled two new wells at its Rolleston West Project, intersecting significant coal seams and initiating production testing, while engaging NSAI for independent reserve certification.

Beetaloo Energy Australia Limited reported significant cash outflows from exploration activities in Q2 2025, balanced by strong financing inflows that secure its liquidity for the near term.

ActivEX Limited reports a maiden gold resource of 310,000 ounces at its Gilberton project and broadens its rare earth element exploration with new tenement applications in Queensland.

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the March 2025 quarter despite operational suspensions at Buru and ongoing geopolitical risks impacting commodity markets. Key project updates include Bowdens Silver’s development application progress and Federation Mining’s Snowy River feasibility study.