Latest Oil And Gas Exploration News

Conrad Asia Energy has partnered with PT Nations Natuna Barat to farm down a majority stake in the Mako gas field, securing full funding for its development and reducing capital risk. The deal positions Conrad to focus on other exploration assets while retaining operational control.

Condor Energy has identified a promising new hydrocarbon prospect, Raya West, adjacent to its existing Raya Prospect offshore Peru, significantly enhancing its exploration portfolio with advanced seismic analysis confirming multiple stacked oil-bearing intervals.

Vintage Energy has signed a conditional agreement to acquire Metgasco's 25% interest in key Southern Flank gas joint ventures, aiming to accelerate production and value creation from the Vali and Odin fields.

Metgasco Ltd has entered a conditional agreement to sell its 25% stake in two gas fields in the Cooper Eromanga Basin to Vintage Energy for $5.9 million, marking a significant shift in its asset portfolio.

Finder Energy Holdings has outlined ambitious plans to reach a Final Investment Decision by mid-2026 for its KTJ oil development, aiming for first oil production by late 2027 and unlocking over US$1 billion in gross revenues.

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.

Omega Oil and Gas has inked a binding Letter of Intent with Helmerich & Payne for a cutting-edge drilling rig to spearhead its expansive 2026/27 Taroom Trough appraisal program, aiming to unlock significant unconventional gas and liquids resources.

Melbana Energy’s latest drilling at Amistad-2 in Cuba reveals excellent reservoir quality but disappointingly no oil production, prompting a strategic pivot in exploration plans.

Greenvale Energy Ltd has voluntarily suspended its shares on the ASX to finalize a capital raising, with trading expected to resume following an imminent announcement.

Red Sky Energy has completed drilling the Killanoola-2 well in South Australia, confirming hydrocarbons but facing low permeability challenges. The well is now suspended, with plans for future completion and stimulation to unlock production potential.

NuEnergy Gas Limited reported a cash outflow for the September quarter, continuing its exploration spend while progressing an early gas sales initiative and preparing for further capital raising.

Xstate Resources has successfully re-listed on the ASX and drilled the Diona-1 well in Queensland, revealing a significant overpressured gas column that could accelerate gas sales by mid-2026.