Latest Seismic Data News

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.

Altitude Minerals has completed extensive gravity and passive seismic surveys over its Byrock Project in NSW, validating key copper-gold porphyry targets and setting the stage for follow-up RC drilling in 2026.

ADX Energy has started drilling its HOCH-1 shallow gas well in Upper Austria, aiming to unlock significant prospective resources amid high European gas prices. The well is the first of three planned shallow gas targets for 2026.

88 Energy has bolstered its Alaska North Slope exploration with a substantial prospective resource update, fresh seismic data acquisitions, and a heavily oversubscribed A$5 million equity placement, setting the stage for its Augusta-1 well spud in early 2027.

Melbana Energy Limited’s March quarter report details modest crude production from the Alameda-2 well in Cuba and ongoing preparations for the Amistad-11 drilling, which remains on hold due to a joint partner’s funding default. The company holds $2 million in cash and continues to process seismic data to refine its subsurface models.

Grand Gulf Energy is intensifying technical evaluations and exploration activities at its Red Helium Project in Utah following a sharp rise in global helium prices triggered by geopolitical disruptions affecting Qatar's helium exports.

Macallum New Energy has progressed its seismic exploration in the North Perth Basin with the Barberton 3D survey underway and Condor 2D survey approved, while appointing Greenwood Capital Partners to enhance its UK and European market presence.

Red Sky Energy has secured its stake in the next phase of the Yarrow gas field development with Santos, backed by a $1 million placement and a planned Rights Issue to fund its share of the $2 million expenditure.

Elixir Energy has successfully completed its Teelba 2D seismic survey in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, acquiring critical data that could underpin a new contingent gas-condensate resource.

88 Energy has raised A$5 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement to advance pre-drilling activities for its high-potential Augusta-1 well in Alaska, targeting significant oil resources in the North Slope.

Australian Oil Company Limited is set to lift its first crude oil from the Emu Apple Oil Field in the Surat Basin on 31 March 2026, marking a key production milestone. Concurrently, the company has identified intriguing iodine anomalies in its exploration permit PL 30, hinting at potential new hydrocarbon targets.

Bass Oil has initiated advanced seismic reprocessing and geochemical analyses to better define the Kiwi gas field’s extent and boost its recovery prospects, with results expected by mid-2026.