Latest Oil Exploration News

Lion Energy has struck a pivotal farm-out deal with OPIC, securing 88% funding for its 2026 Bula Karang exploration well in Indonesia’s East Seram PSC, significantly reducing its financial exposure while retaining substantial upside.

Pancontinental Energy NL has revealed significant progress in its Namibian Orange Basin exploration, spotlighting a massive 5 billion barrel oil prospect in PEL 87 and advancing farmout efforts to fund upcoming drilling.

Red Sky Energy has completed drilling the Killanoola-2 well in South Australia, confirming hydrocarbons but facing low permeability challenges. The well is now suspended, with plans for future completion and stimulation to unlock production potential.

Carnarvon Energy has made a significant A$86 million investment in Strike Energy, becoming its largest shareholder and gaining exposure to Western Australia’s growing gas market, while deferring Bedout drilling to early 2027 due to rig shortages.

Elixir Energy has commenced drilling the Diona-1 conventional gas-oil exploration well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, aiming to unlock new production potential and secure long-term asset retention.

Invictus Energy has extended its Exclusive Prospecting Orders in Zimbabwe’s Cabora Bassa Basin for another three years, setting the stage for a high-impact exploration campaign including the Musuma-1 well targeting substantial gas and condensate resources.

Po Valley Energy reports steady gas production from its Podere Maiar-1 field and progresses permitting for new wells in Italy, supported by robust cash reserves and ongoing stakeholder engagement.

Grand Gulf Energy has secured an exclusive option for a major offshore Namibia oil block with over a billion barrels prospective resource and signed a strategic MoU to jointly explore helium and potash in Utah’s Paradox Basin.

Condor Energy’s maiden independent resource estimate confirms a multibillion barrel prospective oil resource offshore Peru, supported by enhanced seismic data and ongoing gas commercialisation studies.

Jupiter Energy has secured extended interest-free terms on its debt and capped repayments as it pursues a dual listing on the Astana International Exchange, aiming to strengthen its financial footing for growth.

Anson Resources has gained regulatory approval to re-enter a historic well at its Green River Lithium Project, aiming to deepen the reservoir and advance its lithium resource definition. This move sets the stage for a critical feasibility study that could underpin future lithium production.

Anson Resources has gained approval from the US Bureau of Land Management to re-enter a historic well at its Green River Lithium Project, advancing its efforts to define a JORC Mineral Resource. This milestone underscores the project's potential and positions Anson closer to securing critical financing.