Latest Gippsland Basin News

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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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
13 Mar 2026
Emperor Energy has won a crucial 24-month extension on its Vic/P47 exploration permit, securing tenure for the Judith Gas Field offshore Victoria and allowing more time to complete environmental approvals and funding arrangements.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
6 Mar 2026
Amplitude Energy and O.G. Energy have locked in a foundational gas sales agreement with EnergyAustralia, committing to supply 30 PJ of gas from the East Coast Supply Project starting in late 2028. This deal marks a significant step toward the project's development amid ongoing negotiations with other buyers.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
2 Mar 2026
Amplitude Energy has delivered a standout half-year performance with record gas production and a 246% jump in profit, while advancing key projects and strengthening its balance sheet.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
25 Feb 2026
Emperor Energy has appointed Tim Handley as Managing Director and is making significant progress on funding and preparing the Judith-2 appraisal well in the Offshore Gippsland Basin.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Jan 2026
Lakes Blue Energy has completed drilling and begun production testing at its Wombat-5 well, while progressing plans for proof-of-concept drilling at the Portland Energy Project targeting up to 1 trillion cubic feet of gas.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Jan 2026
Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the December 2025 quarter, while advancing key projects including a $40 million funding campaign for the Rafael Gas Project and a $150 million equity raise for Snowy River Gold development.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
27 Jan 2026
Emperor Energy appoints Tim Handley as Managing Director to spearhead the Judith Gas Field's next phase, including the critical Judith-2 appraisal well planned for Q3 2026.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
17 Dec 2025
DGR Global Limited’s Q3 2025 report reveals ongoing project development, strategic equity holdings, and complex legal proceedings shaping its resource company creation model.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
31 Oct 2025
High Peak Royalties reported steady royalty income of A$168,176 in Q3 2025, while progressing exploration and infrastructure developments across its helium, hydrogen, and gas assets.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
31 Oct 2025
Emperor Energy has secured a significant resource upgrade for its Judith Gas Field and raised $3.7 million to progress the Judith-2 appraisal well, targeting commercial gas supply in a tightening East Coast market.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
31 Oct 2025
Lakes Blue Energy marked a pivotal quarter with its ASX reinstatement, a $5.8 million capital raise, and completion of the Wombat-5 well, setting the stage for imminent production testing and resource upgrades.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 Oct 2025