Latest Oil And Gas Exploration News

Elixir Energy has initiated fracture stimulation and flow testing at its Diona-1 well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, aiming to confirm a larger gas resource footprint within the Taroom Trough. The well’s proximity to existing infrastructure offers a swift route to market if results prove positive.

Carnarvon Energy is gearing up for a high-impact Bedout Sub-basin drilling campaign in the first half of 2027, supported by a robust balance sheet and strategic investments.

Beetaloo Energy has launched a $5 million Share Purchase Plan at $0.28 per share, following a $66.3 million institutional placement at the same price. The SPP aims to fund ongoing development activities ahead of first gas production in late 2026.

88 Energy has amended its Participation Agreement with Burgundy Xploration, extending funding milestones to align with Burgundy’s US IPO process while securing US$400,000 in near-term payments and enhanced lease security. The Franklin Bluffs-1H well spud is now expected in Q1 2027, slightly delayed but underpinned by strong capital commitment.

Key Petroleum’s shares more than doubled in April with no new material information to explain the jump, as the company awaits delayed government approval for a key project.

Australian Oil Company Limited (ASX: AOK) has secured $2.03 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate oil production and exploration in Queensland's Surat Basin, alongside potential new ventures and Californian operations.

Macallum New Energy has successfully listed on the ASX and raised A$7.4 million to fund exploration in the Northern Perth Basin. The company is progressing a 66% complete Barberton 3D seismic survey and preparing a Condor 2D survey, positioning itself amid renewed regional drilling activity.

Kinetiko Energy has unveiled a staged gas production strategy in South Africa, aiming for initial compressed natural gas revenues by Q2/Q3 2027. The company’s new Rolling Cluster Development Strategy promises a risk-managed, capital-efficient pathway from early CNG production to full-field LNG.

Omega Oil and Gas has secured A$60 million in a strongly oversubscribed institutional placement to fund an upgraded drilling program featuring US-standard horizontal wells and extended flow testing in Queensland’s Taroom Trough.

Elixir Energy has completed its Lorelle-3/3H appraisal well with exceptional gas-condensate pay and the longest lateral drilled in the Taroom Trough. The company enters production testing phase fully funded with $22.3 million liquidity and a $10 million R&D-backed debt facility.

Xstate Resources has issued a cleansing prospectus to remove trading restrictions on recently placed shares and associated options, following a $1.69 million capital raise priced at 3.3 cents per share. The offer includes free attaching options to placement participants, brokers, and consultants, subject to shareholder approval.

Lion Energy has secured funding for its East Seram Bula Karang-1 exploration well, reduced capital risk by divesting its Seram (Non-Bula) PSC stake, and put green hydrogen development on hold pending commercial clarity.