Latest Offshore Drilling News

3D Energi Limited has successfully intersected two gas-bearing reservoirs at its Essington-1 exploration well offshore Victoria, with wireline logs confirming moveable hydrocarbons consistent with pre-drill expectations. Upcoming formation testing will determine the commercial potential of these discoveries.

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.

3D Energi Limited confirms final well locations and a September 2025 start for Phase 1 of its Otway Basin drilling program, with ConocoPhillips covering up to US$65 million of costs.

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.

Beach Energy reported steady production and strong financials in Q3 FY25 despite flood disruptions in the Cooper Basin, with key projects advancing and liquidity improving.

Beach Energy has reported a robust first half of FY25, marked by a 37% increase in underlying earnings and significant progress on key projects including the Waitsia Gas Plant commissioning and Moomba CCS. The company’s strong operational performance supports a 50% increase in its interim dividend.

Beach Energy delivered a robust Q2 FY25 with a 22% production increase and a 32% surge in sales revenue, driven by LNG sales and operational efficiencies. The company also significantly reduced net debt while advancing key projects like the Waitsia Gas Plant and Moomba CCS.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has landed a new A$7 million contract to supply a deepwater drilling riser buoyancy system to Stena Drilling, reinforcing its leadership in the subsea buoyancy market amid a recovering drilling sector.