Latest Oil And Gas Exploration News

3D Energi has reported significant gas discoveries at Essington-1 and Charlemont-1 wells in the Otway Basin, reinforcing its strategy to supply local gas to Australia's east coast. However, the company faces funding challenges that have led to a temporary trading suspension.

Emperor Energy has appointed Tim Handley as Managing Director and is making significant progress on funding and preparing the Judith-2 appraisal well in the Offshore Gippsland Basin.

State Gas Limited has independently certified a maiden 2P gas reserve of 30.2 PJ at its Rolleston West Project, underpinning plans for a 10TJ/day gas development. The company also raised $3.2 million through convertible notes to accelerate pre-development activities.

Vintage Energy revises its December 2025 quarterly report to highlight a conditional agreement to acquire Metgasco’s licence interests, while production dips amid ongoing operational efforts.

Kinetiko Energy reports robust gas production from test wells and secures a binding joint development agreement with FFS Refiners to advance a pilot LNG plant in South Africa, backed by a $3.15 million capital raise and new North American market listing.

Conrad Asia Energy has locked in a transformative farm-in and financing deal for its flagship Mako gas field, setting the stage for first gas in late 2027. The company also resolved historic disputes, strengthening its position in Indonesia’s growing gas market.

IPB Petroleum is set to expand its footprint into Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve with a major lease acquisition, supported by a recent $1.27 million capital raise. The company also plans a rebrand to Forte Energy, signalling a new chapter.

Central Petroleum has secured a letter of intent for a long-term gas supply contract through 2034 and expanded its exploration portfolio into the Otway and Cooper Basins, setting the stage for multiple new wells and production growth.

Beetaloo Energy Australia Limited reported a solid cash position of $17.96 million at the end of December 2025, supported by $6.8 million in unused financing facilities. The company’s liquidity covers approximately 2.6 quarters of current cash outflows, positioning it well as it awaits the activation of a new $30 million infrastructure facility.

Pilot Energy has made significant strides in Q4 2025 with the launch of a modular data centre joint venture, progress on a hybrid solar and battery project, and advancement of offshore gas exploration partnerships, supported by substantial new financing.

88 Energy Limited has significantly expanded its Alaskan North Slope acreage and progressed its farm-out strategy despite regulatory delays, while maintaining a solid cash position to support ongoing exploration.

Pancontinental Energy has identified two new prospects in its PEL 87 permit, boosting its high case prospective resources to 6.1 billion barrels of oil net to the company. While progressing farmout discussions, the company awaits a critical permit extension decision from Namibian authorities.