Latest Production Sharing Contracts News

NuEnergy Gas Limited has locked in a fully funded US$88 million contract with PT Beijing Energy Linking to develop its Tanjung Enim POD 1 project in Indonesia, targeting first gas sales in early 2027 under an Early Gas Sales Initiative.

Conrad Asia Energy has locked in over 90% of its US$320 million Mako Gas Project contracts, maintaining its timeline for first gas in late 2027 while restructuring leadership and progressing Aceh PSC assets.

Lion Energy has locked in Indonesian government approval for a key farm-out deal, enabling OPIC to fund the majority of the Bula Karang-1 well costs while Lion retains a significant stake in the East Seram PSC.

Melbana Energy halts direct involvement in its Cuban Block 9 project following US sanctions on CUPET, its contractual counterparty, while it seeks legal clarity on the complex regulatory landscape.

AXP Energy has struck a farm-in deal to earn a 25% interest in Block 9, a prolific onshore Syrian oil and gas contract with substantial historical prospective resources, positioning the company amid a reopening Middle East energy market.

Conrad Asia Energy has taken a decisive step from exploration to production with the Final Investment Decision on its Mako Gas Project, booking reserves for the first time and progressing a major farm-down transaction.

TMK Energy’s Gurvantes XXXV project hit a new daily gas production record exceeding 1,350 m³, confirming commercial desorption. The company secured $6 million in funding and regulatory approval to drill three new pilot wells and advance domestic gas use in Mongolia.

Lion Energy has secured funding for its East Seram Bula Karang-1 exploration well, reduced capital risk by divesting its Seram (Non-Bula) PSC stake, and put green hydrogen development on hold pending commercial clarity.

Melbana Energy is poised to resume 100% ownership of its Cuban Block 9 after its partner Sonangol defaulted on US$23.5 million in cash calls. Fresh seismic data and well results have refined reservoir understanding, derisking future drilling plans.

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.

TMK Energy Limited (ASX: TMK) reported a 48% increase in average daily gas production at its Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas Project in March 2026, achieving a new peak daily rate before temporarily curtailing output for operational safety. The company also secured a Memorandum of Understanding with Mongolia’s regulator to facilitate power generation and progress towards an exploitation license.

Cue Energy Resources Limited’s Independent Board Committee has unanimously advised shareholders to reject Horizon Oil Limited’s off-market takeover offer, citing undervaluation and significant risks. Shareholders are urged to take no action in response to the offer.