Latest Oil And Gas Exploration News

Australis Oil & Gas reported a modest dip in production volumes for Q3 2025 but offset this with higher realised oil prices and disciplined cost management. The company remains focused on securing a development partner to unlock the full potential of its Tuscaloosa Marine Shale assets.

Beetaloo Energy Australia Limited reported a robust cash position and secured new financing facilities to support ongoing development at its Carpentaria project. Despite significant exploration outflows, the company maintains sufficient liquidity to advance operations.

Pilot Energy has secured crucial environmental approval to conduct a 3D seismic survey offshore Perth Basin, propelling its exploration and farmout ambitions forward while supporting carbon storage initiatives.

Red Sky Energy has mobilised drilling equipment to the KN2 well site at Killanoola, with regulatory approvals advancing smoothly and drilling expected to begin soon.

Strike Energy Limited has addressed ASX concerns over a delayed filing of a director’s interest notice, attributing the lapse to administrative oversight while affirming confidence in its compliance processes.

Xstate Resources has confirmed 23 meters of net gas pay across three Permian sandstone zones in its Diona-1 well, setting the stage for upcoming flow testing that could redefine resource estimates.

3D Energi has raised $9.4 million to fund the drilling of its Essington-1 well in the Otway Basin, with Korea National Oil Corporation acquiring a 29% stake in the joint venture alongside ConocoPhillips. Drilling is set to commence in late October 2025.

Buru Energy secured key government approvals and identified a promising new gas prospect beneath its Rafael field, while raising $4.4 million to fund development activities. The company is gearing up for a Final Investment Decision in 3Q 2026, aiming for first material cash flow by 2028.

Melbana Energy has significantly upgraded its prospective resource estimates for the AC/P70 offshore permit, boosting gas and oil volumes and advancing the Hadrosaurus lead to prospect status, while progressing a farmout process to fund exploration.

Winchester Energy has commenced drilling the JVU-5 well in its Varn waterflood project in Texas, marking a key step in unlocking over one million barrels of oil equivalent reserves. The operation underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its US production footprint.

Xstate Resources reports a significant overpressured gas column at its Diona-1 well in Queensland, hinting at a potentially large unconventional gas resource. Drilling continues with further data acquisition pending.

Stonehorse Energy has secured a farm-in agreement to drill a well in Alberta’s prolific Ellerslie reservoir, with plans to participate in up to three additional wells, marking a significant step in its Canadian growth strategy.