Latest Production Testing News

Blue Star Helium has completed Stage 1 of its Galactica Project, tying six wells into the Pinon Canyon facility and initiating spot-priced helium sales as it moves toward continuous operations and long-term contracts.

Alpha HPA Limited reports a surge in semiconductor sector demand driven by AI infrastructure expansion, with significant upgrades in Letters of Intent from key Japanese customers and ongoing capacity expansion.

Lakes Blue Energy has temporarily halted gas flow testing at its Wombat-5 well to conduct extended pressure analysis, planning a perforation program to enhance production prospects.

Elixir Energy has marked a pivotal step in developing Queensland’s Taroom Trough gas resource with the successful drilling of the Lorelle-3 well and ambitious appraisal plans set for 2026. Positioned near key infrastructure and backed by major players, the company is poised to accelerate commercialisation efforts in this emerging energy hub.

Elixir Energy has completed drilling the Lorelle-3H well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, achieving over 1,000 metres of high-quality net gas-condensate pay and setting a new benchmark for lateral drilling in the basin. A multi-stage fracture stimulation and production test is planned for Q2 2026, potentially paving the way for Elixir’s first reserves booking.

1414 Degrees Ltd posted a steep 192% rise in half-year losses to $3.86 million, while advancing its silicon-based energy storage and hydrogen technologies. The company also faces uncertainty after its joint venture partner Vast Renewables entered administration.

Papyrus Australia Limited reported a reduced half-year loss and marked a significant commercial milestone with a $4.2 million supply contract, advancing its transition from technology development to early-stage commercialisation.

HyTerra Limited is gearing up for a critical production test at its McCoy-1 well in Kansas, aiming to validate hydrogen and helium flow rates and reservoir performance. This test marks a pivotal step in advancing the company’s strategic plan to commercialise geologic hydrogen resources.

European Resources Limited has reported encouraging preliminary metallurgical test results for its Korsnäs Rare Earth Element Project in Finland, highlighting significant grade uplift and recovery improvements. These findings mark a key step in advancing the project’s processing flowsheet and strategic positioning within the EU rare earth supply chain.

Osmond Resources is advancing downstream processing opportunities for rare earths, rutile, and silicon at its Orión project in Spain, aiming to leverage strong grades and scale to capture additional value and funding.

Elixir Energy has successfully drilled the Lorelle-3 pilot well to 3,580 metres in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, intersecting multiple Permian hydrocarbon reservoirs including a thick section of the primary Tinowon ‘Dunk’ Sandstone. Wireline logging and upcoming stimulation tests aim to confirm commercial gas flow potential.

Axel REE is fast-tracking field recovery trials at its Caladão Project, leveraging proven in situ recovery methods and a rare gallium resource to position itself uniquely in the critical minerals space.