Latest Otway Basin News

3D Energi Limited confirms final well locations and a September 2025 start for Phase 1 of its Otway Basin drilling program, with ConocoPhillips covering up to US$65 million of costs.

3D Energi Limited has updated its prospective gas resource estimates in the Otway Basin, revealing a substantial 9.2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of gross recoverable gas across 51 prospects. The company is gearing up for a multi-well drilling campaign in 2025 targeting near-term commercialisation opportunities to bolster East Coast energy security.

Vintage Energy has agreed to sell its entire 25% interest in the PEP 171 permit in Victoria’s Otway Basin to Beach Energy for $1.25 million, marking a strategic pivot towards its Southern Flank gas fields project.

Korea National Oil Corporation is set to acquire a 29% stake in the Otway Basin joint venture with 3D Energi and ConocoPhillips, strengthening the exploration push for East Coast Australia’s gas supply.

Ausmon Resources advances its rare earth and base metals exploration with new drilling approvals in South Australia and promising zinc assay results near Broken Hill, underpinning its strategic focus on high-value mineral targets.

Vintage Energy reported a dip in quarterly sales and production but achieved cost savings and secured a key permit renewal, positioning itself for a production uplift program despite recent flooding delays.

Beach Energy reported steady production and strong financials in Q3 FY25 despite flood disruptions in the Cooper Basin, with key projects advancing and liquidity improving.

Beach Energy has reported a robust first half of FY25, marked by a 37% increase in underlying earnings and significant progress on key projects including the Waitsia Gas Plant commissioning and Moomba CCS. The company’s strong operational performance supports a 50% increase in its interim dividend.

Beach Energy has reported a robust 15% increase in production and a 37% rise in underlying NPAT for the first half of FY25, underpinned by operational improvements and strategic initiatives. The company also announced a 50% increase in its interim dividend, signaling strong confidence in its financial outlook.

Beach Energy Limited has reversed its fortunes with a $222.3 million net profit for H1 FY25, driven by higher production and improved gas prices. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share.

Ausmon Resources Limited reports steady progress in rare earth and base metals exploration across Australia, with key drilling programs planned for 2025 despite a tight cash position.

3D Energi Limited is progressing rapidly towards its 2025 Otway Exploration Drilling Program, with key preparations underway and regulatory approvals advancing, positioning the company to potentially capitalise on East Coast Australia's critical gas supply shortage.