Latest Offshore Petroleum News

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.

Pilot Energy confirms regulatory compliance and operational progress at the Head Field, advancing the repurposing of Cliff Oil infrastructure into a carbon storage facility as part of the Mid West Clean Energy Project.

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.

IPB Petroleum Limited has secured a crucial two-year extension on its WA-424-P permit in the Browse Basin, enabling continued exploration and development of its Gwydion asset while maintaining a solid cash position of AUD 1.487 million.

Bounty Oil & Gas, through its joint venture operator Asset Energy, has initiated a judicial review against the refusal to vary and extend the PEP-11 offshore petroleum exploration permit. The legal challenge could reshape the future of this key Sydney Basin asset.

Advent Energy, in which MEC Resources holds a significant stake, is pursuing a judicial review against the federal government's refusal to extend the PEP-11 offshore petroleum permit. This legal move could reshape the future of the project and its stakeholders.

Advent Energy, with BPH Energy as a significant stakeholder, has launched a judicial review against the Federal Government’s refusal to extend the PEP-11 offshore petroleum permit, seeking to overturn the decision and force reconsideration.

MEC Resources has successfully completed a $2.65 million entitlement offer and resumed trading on the ASX after nearly five years of suspension. The company is now focused on advancing its energy investments, including navigating ongoing legal issues with its Advent Energy joint venture.

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.

BPH Energy Limited's December 2024 quarterly report reveals strategic capital placements and investments in hydrogen and medical technology, alongside ongoing regulatory challenges with the PEP-11 permit.

Bounty Oil & Gas NL has been notified of the refusal of its Joint Venture Applications for the PEP 11 permit, which remains valid for two months. The company is now considering a legal challenge to this decision.