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Echelon Resources delivered a sharp FY26 earnings increase after selling its Cue Energy stake, repaying debt and simplifying its portfolio. The headline profit includes a substantial disposal gain, leaving Palm Valley drilling and Amadeus Basin production to demonstrate the next phase of value creation.

Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) reported a 341% jump in net profit to A$28.2 million for FY26, driven by stronger gas prices and a A$12.1 million gain from its exit of Cue Energy. The group also repaid A$37 million of debt, leaving it well positioned for upcoming gas drilling at Palm Valley.

Horizon Oil Limited delivered record FY26 production of 2.15 million barrels of oil equivalent and expanded its reserves by 51% to 13.6 million boe, driven by strategic acquisitions and disciplined capital management.

Horizon Oil has delivered a record FY26 production of 2.15 million barrels of oil equivalent and expanded its footprint to five countries following the Cue Energy takeover. The company’s diversified portfolio and disciplined capital management underpin a robust growth pipeline through 2028.

Horizon Oil's 2026 reserves statement reveals a 51% jump in net 2P reserves to 13.6 million barrels of oil equivalent, driven by strategic acquisitions and record production.

Echelon Resources has finalised its divestment of Cue Energy shares, boosting cash and cutting debt, while progressing key drilling and gas supply agreements.

Cue Energy Resources posted a solid quarter with a 16% production rise and $13.6 million cash receipts, backed by new drilling and a refreshed board after Horizon Oil's takeover.

Horizon Oil achieved record production and sales in FY26, driven by its Thailand assets, and completed the off-market takeover of Cue Energy, expanding its footprint across five countries.

Central Petroleum has terminated the sale of its Northern Territory subsalt permits and withdrawn from the EP112 joint venture, reallocating capital towards the Mt Kitty appraisal well and other projects.

Central Petroleum lifted March quarter sales revenue to $11.3 million, driven by higher gas volumes and prices, while securing a significant multi-year gas supply deal with the Northern Territory Government that supports a 40% production capacity increase at Palm Valley.

Cue Energy Resources has reinforced its call for shareholders to reject Horizon Oil’s takeover bid, citing a new multi-year gas sales agreement and planned well drilling at Palm Valley that underpin its long-term revenue growth.

Cue Energy Resources has locked in a multi-year gas sales agreement with the Northern Territory Government, underwriting the drilling of two new wells at Palm Valley. This deal replaces a prior tentative supply plan and promises stable cash flow through to 2034.