Latest Oil And Gas Exploration News

Omega Oil & Gas is drilling ahead at the Canyon-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, targeting extensive Permian reservoirs that could define a significant new oil and gas province.

Botala Energy’s Pitse Pilot well 3.5B in Botswana is producing 200 barrels of water per day with measurable casing pressure despite limited reservoir drawdown, signalling effective stimulation and promising progress toward commercial coal bed methane production.

Macallum New Energy has released an independently certified maiden Prospective Resource estimate for its Aberfeldy Prospect in the North Perth Basin, revealing significant unrisked recoverable oil and gas volumes under two fluid scenarios.

Jade Gas Holdings has secured regulatory approvals for Mongolia’s first coal bed methane reserves, completed a A$12 million capital raise, and signed a non-binding A$1.1 billion collaboration agreement to fund initial development of its Red Lake gasfield.

Omega Oil & Gas has kicked off its most ambitious drilling program yet in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, starting with the Canyon-3 well as part of a fully funded 2026/27 appraisal campaign targeting significant unconventional oil and gas resources.

Equus Energy has completed a critical Pre-FEED study for its Equus Gas Project, confirming two cost-effective development pathways and initiating commercial partnerships. The company also strengthened its board and maintains a solid cash position heading into FEED.

Elixir Energy has advanced its Queensland Taroom Trough gas projects with successful stimulation and flow testing at Lorelle-3H, a new contingent resource booking at ATP2057, and a pipeline feasibility agreement with APA Group.

Galilee Energy has commenced drilling its Zydeco-1 well in Louisiana, executing a cost-optimised plan targeting up to 13.7 billion cubic feet of gas and 610,000 barrels of condensate, marking a key milestone in its US Gulf Coast expansion.

Red Sky Energy has kicked off site works for a Santos-operated drilling campaign at the Innamincka Dome, secured $5.1 million in capital raising, and reported $1.045 million in production receipts for the June quarter.

Cue Energy Resources posted a solid quarter with a 16% production rise and $13.6 million cash receipts, backed by new drilling and a refreshed board after Horizon Oil's takeover.

Beetaloo Energy has pushed construction of its Carpentaria Gas Plant forward, maintaining schedule and budget for Q4 2026 commissioning, while its Carpentaria-5H well delivers steady gas flow with low decline rates.

Australian Oil Company Limited has successfully reactivated its Emu Apple-1 well, restoring production to pre-intervention levels, while advancing preparations to restart gas production at Major-4 in the Surat Basin.