Latest Oil And Gas Development News

Bounty Oil & Gas NL has locked in A$4.5 million from a heavily oversubscribed share placement, with proceeds earmarked for drilling, facility upgrades, and exploration across its Australian assets.

Bass Oil has landed a $3.5 million grant from the South Australian Government to fund a production pipeline for its 100% owned Kiwi gas project, aiming to connect it to Cooper Basin infrastructure and boost domestic gas supply by 2028.

Helios Energy Ltd has secured $1.51 million through a share placement priced at $0.003 each, while extinguishing $100,000 of convertible note debt by issuing shares to noteholders. The capital boost aims to support working capital as the company advances its Texas oil projects.

Finder Energy (ASX:FDR) is advancing its KTJ Project in Timor-Leste, aiming for a final investment decision by mid-2026 and first oil production by late 2027. Ownership of the Petrojarl I FPSO and strategic alliances underpin a fast-tracked development with forecast production of up to 30,000 barrels per day.

Grand Gulf Energy is intensifying technical evaluations and exploration activities at its Red Helium Project in Utah following a sharp rise in global helium prices triggered by geopolitical disruptions affecting Qatar's helium exports.

AXP Energy has successfully raised A$800,000 through a share placement to fund development of its Oklahoma oil project and explore new growth opportunities.

Jade Gas Holdings reported continuous gas production from two wells at its Red Lake coal bed methane project in Mongolia during Q4 2025, confirming commercial viability with exceptionally high methane purity. The company also secured a $70 million non-binding LOI and appointed a new CEO to drive development.

Finder Energy has secured half of the development capital for its KTJ oil project in Timor-Leste through a farmin deal with TIMOR GAP and accelerated engineering work with SLB, targeting first oil by the end of 2027.

Bridgeport Energy reports stable petroleum reserves of 4.1 million barrels of oil equivalent and 4.9 million barrels of contingent resources as of July 2025, underpinning its ongoing production and future gas development plans.

AXP Energy has secured 1,400 acres of oil and gas leases in Kay County, Oklahoma, setting the stage for rapid drilling and expansion of its gas-to-power-bitcoin mining operations. The company aims to leverage proven stacked pay zones and a favorable regulatory environment to scale production and innovative energy uses.

Helios Energy has made significant strides in transitioning from exploration to production at its Presidio Project in Texas, supported by a $2.6 million capital raise and strategic U.S. hires. Early oil recovery and positive engagement with partners underscore its growing momentum.

Finder Energy has fast-tracked its Kuda Tasi and Jahal (KTJ) oil field development in Timor-Leste through a strategic alliance with SLB, advancing key engineering design by 12 months and targeting a final investment decision in 2026. The company also strengthened its financial position with a $6 million placement, supporting ongoing exploration and development activities across its diverse portfolio.