Latest Oil And Gas News

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the March 2025 quarter despite operational suspensions at Buru and ongoing geopolitical risks impacting commodity markets. Key project updates include Bowdens Silver’s development application progress and Federation Mining’s Snowy River feasibility study.

Carnarvon Energy has committed up to A$89 million to acquire a near 20% stake in Strike Energy, marking a strategic pivot towards Western Australia’s burgeoning gas market while maintaining strong liquidity and advancing exploration plans.

Key Petroleum has moved its eight Potential Commercial Area applications into formal government evaluation, aiming to secure long-term tenure in Queensland’s Cooper-Eromanga Basin. Meanwhile, the company raised A$129,000 through an entitlement offer and is exploring international growth opportunities.

IPB Petroleum has secured a crucial two-year extension on its WA-424-P permit in the Browse Basin, allowing more time to progress the Gwydion oil discovery and explore the Idris prospect. The company is actively pursuing partnerships and funding to unlock value from these assets.

Xstate Resources has pushed back the closing date of its public offer to early August, setting the stage for a potential ASX re-listing by late August following key approvals and asset acquisition.

Winchester Energy Limited’s shares have been suspended from ASX trading due to a failure to meet director requirements under the Corporations Act, raising questions about its governance and future compliance.

Condor Energy has secured a 12-month extension for its Technical Evaluation Agreement in Peru’s Tumbes Basin, underpinning its exploration and commercialisation plans backed by significant prospective oil and gas resources.

Strike Energy has announced a strategic placement and share purchase plan raising up to A$103 million to advance its core Perth Basin gas projects, backed by a significant investment from Carnarvon Energy. This funding underpins key developments targeting first production by late 2026 and a final investment decision for West Erregulla.

Whitebark Energy has completed a crucial cultural heritage survey at its Alinya Project, paving the way for soil geochemistry testing aimed at unlocking hydrogen, helium, and hydrocarbons in one of Australia’s largest undrilled sub-salt structures.

Helios Energy is making tangible progress restarting production at its Presidio Oil Project in Texas, while strategically enhancing its US-based technical leadership to support future growth.

Patriot Battery Metals has announced a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for the Rigel and Vega caesium zones at its Shaakichiuwaanaan Project, defining the world’s largest pollucite-hosted caesium deposit. This discovery positions the company as a potential key supplier of caesium, a critical mineral with rising demand in emerging solar technologies.

Noble Helium appoints Dennis Donald as Executive Chairman and secures a $200k loan to accelerate its North Rukwa helium project, backed by positive technical reviews.