Latest Oil And Gas Exploration News

Bass Oil’s latest Triassic gas study reveals promising new structural features around the Kiwi gas discovery, suggesting a valuable new commercial hub in the northern Cooper Basin.

Pancontinental Energy has made significant strides in its Namibian PEL 87 project, defining a prospect inventory with multi-billion barrel potential and progressing an active farmout process.

3D Energi has confirmed a promising gas-condensate find at the Essington-1 well using innovative Ora formation testing, marking the technology's Australian debut and setting the stage for further exploration in the Otway Basin.

Australis Oil and Gas has struck two pivotal deals to advance its Tuscaloosa Marine Shale assets, securing a major US development partner and monetizing producing wells to strengthen its balance sheet.

Invictus Energy updates progress on its AMOG joint venture with Al Mansour Holdings, revealing ongoing negotiations for a significant Qatari ownership stake and deferral of a key placement settlement.

88 Energy Limited updates on its Alaska-based Project Phoenix, announcing a fully funded horizontal well and extended flow test scheduled for Q3 2026, backed by joint venture partner Burgundy Xploration LLC. The project is positioned for first production as early as 2027 amid a resurgence in North Slope activity.

Elixir Energy has raised approximately AUD 16.6 million through a two-tranche placement led by Omega Oil & Gas, aiming to fast-track its Taroom Trough gas projects and advance toward commercial production.

Omega Oil and Gas has secured a significant 19.43% equity interest in Elixir Energy, strengthening its foothold in Queensland’s Taroom Trough ahead of key drilling activities in 2026.

Omega Oil and Gas has secured a significant 19.43% equity interest in Elixir Energy, deepening its footprint in Queensland’s Taroom Trough and gaining exposure to near-term drilling catalysts.

Buru Energy has issued 52.5 million attaching options to shareholders involved in its recent placement, following shareholder approval at the November 18 General Meeting.

3D Energi has confirmed a natural gas discovery at the Essington-1 well in the offshore Otway Basin, supported by direct gas sampling and preliminary analysis. Further testing is planned to assess the commercial potential of the find.

88 Energy Limited has expanded its North Slope footprint with 14 new leases near the Prudhoe Bay oilfield, targeting high-quality Ivishak reservoirs and underexplored areas east of the Trans Alaska Pipeline. The company plans seismic reprocessing and a multi-zone exploration well in 2026.