Latest Production Testing News

HyTerra Limited’s McCoy 1 well in Kansas has confirmed significant concentrations of geologic hydrogen and helium, advancing the company’s exploration ambitions with appraisal activities now underway.

Lakes Blue Energy has commenced drilling the Wombat-5 well in Victoria’s Gippsland Basin, aiming to unlock a significant gas resource to help ease tightening supply on Australia’s east coast.

Nanollose Limited has completed a successful pilot manufacturing run blending its Nullarbor-20 fibre with wool, raised $1.05 million through an entitlement issue, and appointed Andrew Moullin as CEO to drive its commercialisation strategy.

State Gas Limited has successfully drilled two new wells at its Rolleston West Project, intersecting significant coal seams and initiating production testing, while engaging NSAI for independent reserve certification.

Blue Energy Limited has been awarded two significant Potential Commercial Areas in Queensland, boosting its contingent gas resources, while facing temporary suspension of pilot wells due to mechanical issues. The company is advancing regulatory approvals and exploring capital raising to support its growth.

Comet Ridge Limited has made significant progress in its Mahalo Gas Hub development, advancing engineering design, certifying substantial new gas reserves, and securing extended financing to support a Final Investment Decision.

Beetaloo Energy Australia Limited has completed a $35 million capital raise and successfully finished hydraulic stimulation of its Carpentaria-5H well, setting the stage for production expected in 2026. Traditional Owner consent and strong liquidity underpin the company’s next development phase.

Tlou Energy progresses gas production testing at Lesedi wells while pushing forward the Kala Data Centre project, targeting operational start in Q3 2025.

D3 Energy has achieved a significant milestone with maiden reserve certification for its South African ER315 permit, alongside a 32% boost in gas flow rates and strategic expansions into Australia and South Africa.

Kinetiko Energy has spudded its third gas production test well at Brakfontein and signed a non-binding term sheet with FFS Refiners to co-develop a pilot LNG plant, backed by a recent $2.2 million capital raise.

Comet Ridge Limited has independently certified 51.8 PJ of 2P gas reserves and 118.5 PJ of 3P reserves at its 100% owned Mahalo East Project, significantly expanding its gas portfolio in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. This milestone advances the Mahalo Gas Hub’s potential as a key new gas supply region for Australia’s east coast.

Kinetiko Energy has begun drilling a key production test well in South Africa, advancing its transition from exploration to gas production with plans for a pilot LNG plant by late 2026.