Latest Petroleum Exploration News

Lakes Blue Energy reported a $1.5 million quarterly operational spend and completed the $6.5 million sale of its 49% interest in PEP 169, while progressing drilling approvals for the Wombat-5 well in Victoria.

Gas2Grid navigates regulatory headwinds in Australia by pursuing new petroleum ventures in the Philippines while contesting a significant legal claim in France. The company’s ASX suspension persists as it seeks to restore compliance through fresh contracts.

Morella Corporation reports significant rubidium and lithium mineralization at its Mt Edon and West Wodgina projects, backed by a successful A$1.4 million capital raise to accelerate exploration in Australia and Nevada.

Whitebark Energy moves forward with its bid to acquire King Energy, initiating advanced remote sensing studies to pinpoint hydrogen, helium, and hydrocarbon emissions in South Australia's Officer Basin. These efforts set the stage for targeted geochemical surveys and seismic exploration in 2025.

BPH Energy Limited's December 2024 quarterly report reveals strategic capital placements and investments in hydrogen and medical technology, alongside ongoing regulatory challenges with the PEP-11 permit.

Bounty Oil & Gas NL has been notified of the refusal of its Joint Venture Applications for the PEP 11 permit, which remains valid for two months. The company is now considering a legal challenge to this decision.

Lakes Blue Energy has completed the sale of its 49% stake in PEP 169, receiving $6.5 million and securing a 4% royalty on future production. The company now shifts focus to advancing drilling at its Wombat and Trifon/Gangell fields in the Gippsland Basin.