Latest Petroleum Resources News

Xstate Resources reports promising early production from its Diona-1 well in Queensland, with gas and condensate flowing during the flow-back phase following stimulation.

D3 Energy has significantly boosted its helium resource estimates in South Africa's Free State with a newly certified 14 BCF helium contingent resource at ER386, lifting combined recoverable helium to 35.6 BCF across its key permits.

Southern Palladium reported a doubling in chromite recoveries at its Bengwenyama project, prompting a redesign of the processing plant and pushing the DFS completion to late Q4 2026 amid drilling delays and enhanced metallurgical work.

Southern Palladium has made significant strides in advancing its Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, completing key drilling and regulatory milestones while securing A$20 million in fresh capital to fund the next development phase.

Finder Energy has completed its farmout agreement with Serica Energy, acquiring a 20% interest in the Seaward Production Licence P2530 and continuing as operator during Phase B. The company is now conducting feasibility studies to determine whether to advance to Phase C or discontinue the licence.

OM Holdings has cleared major regulatory hurdles in the $101 million sale of its 26% stake in Ntsimbintle Mining, moving closer to closing the deal in early 2026.

OM Holdings has secured key regulatory and shareholder approvals for the sale of its 26% interest in Ntsimbintle Mining, moving the $101 million transaction closer to completion early next year.

Southern Palladium fast-tracks development at its Bengwenyama PGM Project, advancing drilling and infrastructure plans while securing key regulatory approvals.

Pilot Energy has made significant strides in its offshore Perth Basin exploration with environmental approval for a major seismic survey and secured substantial financing to support its ongoing projects and transition to clean energy.

Pilot Energy has locked in a $5.9 million debt facility tied to PRRT refunds, easing upfront funding pressures for decommissioning the Cliff Head oil field through 2027.

Renergen Limited and Springbok Solar Power Plant have resolved a protracted legal dispute over land use rights, enabling both the Virginia Gas and Springbok Solar projects to operate collaboratively in South Africa's Free State.

Bridgeport Energy reports stable petroleum reserves of 4.1 million barrels of oil equivalent and 4.9 million barrels of contingent resources as of July 2025, underpinning its ongoing production and future gas development plans.