Latest Petroleum Exploration News

MEC Resources Ltd has reported a net profit of $207,490 for the 2025 financial year, reversing prior losses, while advancing a significant legal challenge through its investee Advent Energy Ltd and raising $2.6 million via an entitlement offer.

BPH Energy Limited reported a 49% increase in net profit for FY2025, driven by gains in its energy and biotech investments, while facing a pivotal Federal Court hearing over the renewal of the PEP-11 offshore gas exploration permit.

Prominence Energy Limited has secured a pivotal natural hydrogen exploration license in South Australia, marking a major step forward for its Gawler Hydrogen Project and positioning it among the state’s leading clean energy explorers.

Winchester Energy reported steady oil production and revenue for the June quarter while resolving key legal disputes and undergoing significant board changes. The company also withdrew from costly Peruvian exploration plans, focusing on US operations and cost control.

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.

Invictus Energy is preparing to drill the high-impact Musuma-1 exploration well outside its Mukuyu discovery area, while securing National Project Status for its Cabora Bassa Project in Zimbabwe.

Rey Resources Limited has dispatched its Target's Statement recommending shareholders accept an unconditional $0.028 per share cash offer from Vigorous Resources Pty Ltd. The bid, which offers a significant premium over historical prices, opens on 9 July and closes on 11 August 2025.

Buru Energy has agreed to sell its hydrogen-focused subsidiary 2H Resources and non-core Canning Basin assets to Koloma Australia for up to AUD 2 million, marking a strategic pivot towards its Rafael Gas Project.

Xstate Resources Limited has announced a re-compliance capital raising to fund its acquisition of a 51% interest in the Diona Project in Queensland and the drilling of the Diona-1 well, aiming to resume ASX trading.

Prominence Energy Ltd has acquired the expansive Gawler Hydrogen Project, positioning itself at the forefront of natural hydrogen exploration in South Australia. This strategic move aligns with the company’s focus on early-stage, high-return energy sector opportunities.

Prominence Energy has agreed to acquire a vast natural hydrogen and helium exploration portfolio on the Gawler Craton, backed by a $1.75 million capital raise and strategic board appointments.

Lakes Blue Energy NL has secured $6.5 million through a fully underwritten placement to fund drilling at its Wombat Gas Field in Victoria, aiming to address looming gas supply shortages on Australia's east coast.