Latest Oil And Gas Exploration News

Finder Energy is rapidly advancing its KTJ oil development project with the strategic acquisition of the Petrojarl I FPSO and key partnerships, targeting a Final Investment Decision by mid-2026.

Australian Oil Company Limited has signed binding agreements to acquire strategic oil and gas assets in Queensland's Surat Basin, positioning itself for production growth and exploration opportunities.

Finder Energy has successfully raised nearly $20 million through the first tranche of its share placement, with a second tranche pending shareholder approval early next year.

Winchester Energy Limited has amended its recent placement announcement, confirming a raise of $350,000 through the issuance of 350 million shares, up from the initially stated $300,000.

Whitebark Energy has appointed Nik Sykiotis as CEO, positioning the company to advance its strategic focus on natural hydrogen, helium, and hydrocarbons. Sykiotis’s operational expertise is expected to steer Whitebark through its next growth phase.

Stonehorse Energy’s first well in Alberta’s Ellerslie reservoir is producing ahead of schedule and below budget, prompting plans for three more wells in 2026 to deepen its foothold in Western Canada.

Australian Oil Company Limited has secured full control over key Sacramento Basin assets by acquiring Xstate USA Corporation, enhancing its exploration potential amid favorable regulatory shifts in California.

IPB Petroleum has signed a binding terms sheet to acquire a significant acreage position in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, including the Umiat oil field, while raising $1.27 million to fund exploration and development studies.

QPM Energy Limited has voluntarily suspended its ASX securities pending a significant announcement on a strategic investment and capital raising, expected by December 4, 2025.

Finder Energy has acquired the Petrojarl I FPSO from Amplus Energy for US$15 million, aiming to fast-track its KTJ oil development project with a targeted final investment decision by mid-2026 and first oil by the end of 2027. This move is supported by a two-tranche institutional placement raising A$25 million at a 21.3% discount.

Galilee Energy Limited has been reinstated to trading on the ASX following the announcement of a significant capital raising and acquisition, signaling a pivotal moment for the energy explorer.

Galilee Energy has secured an option to acquire the Zydeco Gas Project in Louisiana, marking a strategic expansion into the US market, supported by a A$6.5 million capital raise to accelerate development.