Latest Petroleum Resources News

Cue Energy Resources reports stable 2P reserves of 5.5 million barrels of oil equivalent as of July 2025, balancing improved output in Sampang with declines in Oyong and Wortel fields. Contingent resources also grew, highlighting potential future upside.

Pilot Energy has received a $3.9 million Petroleum Resource Rent Tax refund linked to decommissioning activities at the Cliff Head Oil Field, reinforcing its shift toward clean energy projects.

Pilot Energy reports significant progress in transitioning the Cliff Head Oil Field to a carbon storage facility, alongside a major upgrade in WA-481P gas and oil prospective resources and a $6.8 million capital raise.

Pilot Energy has secured a $1.5 million debt note to bolster cash flow ahead of a substantial $4.5 million Petroleum Resource Rent Tax refund linked to the decommissioning of the Cliff Head Oil Field.

Southern Palladium has secured Environmental Authorisation for its Bengwenyama PGM project, completed an optimised Pre-Feasibility Study showing robust economics, and raised A$8 million to fund next-stage development.

Orion Minerals is advancing its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine towards production, targeting first concentrate by Christmas 2026, supported by a recent $5.8 million capital raise and ongoing project optimisation.

Horizon Oil reports a 9% decline in net Proved and Probable reserves to 9.0 million barrels of oil equivalent, offset partially by a life extension at Maari. A significant acquisition in Thailand is set to materially increase reserves in the near term.

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources has upheld Renergen’s helium extraction rights at the Virginia Gas Project, rejecting an appeal from Springbok Solar and securing the company’s production future.

Southern Palladium has secured Environmental Authorisation for its Bengwenyama PGM Project, a crucial step toward mining rights and project development. The company is also refining a phased, lower-capital approach to unlock value and improve financeability.

A landmark High Court ruling in South Africa exempts upstream petroleum activities from the Gas Act, easing regulatory burdens for companies like Renergen and Tetra4.

QPM Energy Limited has announced a significant 31% upgrade to its Moranbah Gas Project's 2P reserves, now certified at 435PJ, reinforcing the asset's status as a tier 1 gas resource with substantial uncontracted volumes.

Top End Energy has completed its strategic acquisition of Serpentine Energy, significantly expanding its natural hydrogen footprint in Kansas and advancing towards its first well drilling, while also progressing exploration in Australia’s Northern Territory.