Latest Oil And Gas Exploration News

Metgasco has ended its asset sale agreement with Vintage Energy after funding conditions were unmet, signaling a strategic pivot amid ongoing exploration and recapitalisation efforts.

Red Sky Energy is set to raise up to $5.2 million through a placement and rights issue to fund its participation in a Santos-operated drilling program in South Australia’s Innamincka Dome. The capital raise aims to accelerate near-term production and cash flow from existing and new wells.

Cue Energy Resources has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel contesting Horizon Oil's off-market takeover bid, alleging undisclosed arrangements and anti-competitive conduct that could undermine a fair market for control.

Galilee Energy has appointed a US Advisory Board to drive its Gulf Coast oil and gas expansion, targeting low-risk brownfield assets. The company’s maiden Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana is set to spud in Q2 2026, marking a key milestone in its US growth strategy.

Bounty Oil & Gas has announced a comprehensive recapitalisation plan including a $4 million capital raise, a 30-for-1 share consolidation, and debt-to-equity conversions aimed at strengthening its balance sheet and funding Queensland oil projects.

Finder Energy has achieved a pivotal regulatory milestone with approval of the Development Area for its Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields, setting the stage for project sanction and a scalable production hub in Timor-Leste.

Brookside Energy has commenced site preparation for a two-well development pad in the SWISH Area of Interest, with drilling set to begin in May 2026 targeting key formations in the Anadarko Basin.

Forte Energy has emerged as the highest bidder for two promising oil and gas leases adjacent to its Umiat field in Alaska, leveraging existing seismic data to target significant resource potential.

Triangle Energy has secured joint funding with Tetragon and Winchester Energy to undertake a strategic exploration study in Indonesia, potentially paving the way for a new production sharing contract.

Winchester Limited has partnered with Triangle Energy and Tetragon Energy in a joint study for offshore Indonesian oil and gas exploration, securing an option to acquire a 24.5% interest in any awarded Petroleum Sharing Contract.

Vintage Energy has launched a $2.1 million equity entitlement offer to fund drilling two new gas wells, supported by a South Australian government grant, and to advance oil exploration in the Cooper Basin.

Key Petroleum Ltd has completed a modest 3% share placement but will not proceed with the remaining 13%, leaving questions over its funding strategy.