Latest Gas Market News

Bass Oil is set to ramp up Indonesian production by drilling the Bunian 6 well, targeting a tripling of output to 750 barrels per day by mid-2026 amid elevated oil prices.

ADX Energy has kicked off drilling mobilisation for its HOCH-1 shallow gas well in Upper Austria, aiming to tap prospective resources up to 17.3 billion cubic feet. The well spud is slated for mid-April, marking the first of three permitted gas prospects in 2026.

Tamboran Resources Corporation is extending its capital raise with a partially underwritten retail entitlement offer worth up to A$27 million, following a US$163 million institutional and public offering. The proceeds will accelerate drilling and resource delineation in the Beetaloo Basin, aiming to underpin first gas sales in 2026.

Horizon Oil’s Letter of Intent with Power and Water Corporation for a new Mereenie gas sales deal has expired without replacement, prompting a suspension of planned infill drilling and a notable cut to capital expenditure forecasts.

Beetaloo Energy Australia Limited has announced a non-underwritten placement and a follow-on share purchase plan to raise approximately A$66.3 million at a discounted price, aiming to finance the completion of the Carpentaria Gas Plant and advance development activities targeting first gas sales in late 2026.

Jade Gas Holdings has raised A$1.8 million through a well-supported placement to fund the development of Mongolia’s inaugural commercial gas production from the Red Lake gas field. This capital injection positions the company to advance key milestones in its flagship coal bed methane project.

Bass Oil reported steady February production with some operational setbacks in the Cooper Basin, while gaining regulatory approval for the Vanessa gas field acquisition and securing government funding for Kiwi gas development.

Elixir Energy has marked a pivotal step in developing Queensland’s Taroom Trough gas resource with the successful drilling of the Lorelle-3 well and ambitious appraisal plans set for 2026. Positioned near key infrastructure and backed by major players, the company is poised to accelerate commercialisation efforts in this emerging energy hub.

Bass Oil Limited has raised $3 million through a well-supported share placement to fund key projects including the Vanessa gas field acquisition and Indonesian oil drilling, positioning itself for a 2026 entry into the East Coast Gas Market.

Emperor Energy has successfully raised $17.5 million to advance drilling of its Judith-2 appraisal well, aiming to unlock a major gas resource in Victoria’s Gippsland Basin. The capital raise underscores strong investor confidence as the company moves closer to proving commercial gas flow rates.

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.

Amplitude Energy has intersected the primary gas reservoir at its Isabella prospect, revealing encouraging preliminary data that points to high deliverability and low CO2 levels. The company is now set to commence flow testing to better understand the resource potential.