Latest Gippsland Basin News

Emperor Energy secures independent validation of its Judith Gas Field resources, boosting unrisked prospective volumes to 1.86 trillion cubic feet and setting sights on a mid-2026 appraisal well to advance development.

Lakes Blue Energy NL has secured $6.5 million through a fully underwritten placement to fund drilling at its Wombat Gas Field in Victoria, aiming to address looming gas supply shortages on Australia's east coast.

Lakes Blue Energy has raised $6.5 million through a fully underwritten placement to fund the drilling and testing of its Wombat 5 appraisal well in Victoria, positioning itself to address looming gas shortages on Australia’s east coast.

Emperor Energy's Environmental Plan for the Judith-2 Well has passed NOPSEMA's completeness check and is now open for public comment, marking a key regulatory milestone on the path to drilling in mid-2026.

High Peak Royalties reported steady royalty income for Q1 2025, completed a significant geothermal asset sale to Northstar Energy, and achieved a debt-free balance sheet following full repayment of its Macquarie facility.

Emperor Energy has submitted a key Environmental Plan to NOPSEMA, marking a major step towards drilling the Judith-2 appraisal well in mid-2026 amid tightening east coast gas supply. The company also appointed industry veteran Douglas Jendry as Chairman to steer its next phase.

Lakes Blue Energy is progressing regulatory approvals and has locked in a drilling rig for its Wombat-5 gas well, while reporting a $1.48 million operating cash outflow and maintaining $3.55 million in cash at quarter-end.

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the year ending March 2025, alongside key strategic agreements and a planned capital return, navigating a volatile global energy landscape.

High Peak Royalties reported robust cash receipts and successfully repaid its Macquarie Bank facility in the December 2024 quarter, while advancing its geothermal exploration strategy in South Australia.

Emperor Energy has secured $3 million through a share placement to fund the Judith-2 Well development, appointing a suite of technical consultants to accelerate progress in the Gippsland Basin. The company’s strategic moves position it to unlock significant gas resources critical for South-Eastern Australia’s energy supply.

Lakes Blue Energy reported a $1.5 million quarterly operational spend and completed the $6.5 million sale of its 49% interest in PEP 169, while progressing drilling approvals for the Wombat-5 well in Victoria.

3D Energi Limited is progressing rapidly towards its 2025 Otway Exploration Drilling Program, with key preparations underway and regulatory approvals advancing, positioning the company to potentially capitalise on East Coast Australia's critical gas supply shortage.