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Horizon Oil has delivered a record FY26 production of 2.15 million barrels of oil equivalent and expanded its footprint to five countries following the Cue Energy takeover. The company’s diversified portfolio and disciplined capital management underpin a robust growth pipeline through 2028.

Elixir Energy has secured $5 million through a discounted placement to support ongoing flow tests at Lorelle-3H, artificial lift trials at Diona-1, and initiate a strategic review of its Taroom Trough assets.

Cue Energy Resources trimmed its 2P reserves by 9% to 4.5 million barrels of oil equivalent as of June 2026, driven by production and downward revisions across key assets. The company flagged a $3-$5 million non-cash impairment tied to Maari and Sampang fields amid a strategic exit from the Sampang PSC.

Eastern Gas Corporation has initiated drilling of the Venus-2H horizontal appraisal well in Queensland’s Surat Basin, marking a significant advancement in evaluating its contingent gas resources and potential commercial development.

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.

Omega Oil & Gas has kicked off its most ambitious drilling program yet in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, starting with the Canyon-3 well as part of a fully funded 2026/27 appraisal campaign targeting significant unconventional oil and gas resources.

Equus Energy has completed a critical Pre-FEED study for its Equus Gas Project, confirming two cost-effective development pathways and initiating commercial partnerships. The company also strengthened its board and maintains a solid cash position heading into FEED.

Elixir Energy has advanced its Queensland Taroom Trough gas projects with successful stimulation and flow testing at Lorelle-3H, a new contingent resource booking at ATP2057, and a pipeline feasibility agreement with APA Group.

Cue Energy Resources posted a solid quarter with a 16% production rise and $13.6 million cash receipts, backed by new drilling and a refreshed board after Horizon Oil's takeover.

Horizon Oil achieved record production and sales in FY26, driven by its Thailand assets, and completed the off-market takeover of Cue Energy, expanding its footprint across five countries.

Condor Energy has completed its Technical Evaluation Agreement work early, consolidated full ownership of TEA 86 offshore Peru, and submitted for licence conversion, positioning itself for exploration and gas commercialisation.

Bass Oil reported a 3% production increase in June 2026, driven by Indonesian output and Cooper Basin gains. The Bunian 6 well drilling is underway, expected to double group production, while the Vanessa gas field acquisition opens new gas sales and commercialisation pathways.