Latest Surat Basin News

Eastern Gas Corporation Limited is set to raise $5.5 million through an IPO to fund drilling and flow testing at its Queensland gas exploration permits, aiming to prove commercial viability in the Surat and Cooper Basins.

Australian Oil Company Limited (ASX, AOK) has secured key assets in Queensland's Surat Basin and completed a strategic acquisition in California, positioning itself for near-term production growth and exploration upside.

Lakes Blue Energy has completed drilling and begun production testing at its Wombat-5 well, while progressing plans for proof-of-concept drilling at the Portland Energy Project targeting up to 1 trillion cubic feet of gas.

Stonehorse Energy Limited reported steady operational performance in Q4 2025, driven by strong production from a new Drumheller well in Alberta and maintaining a solid cash position of A$4.86 million.

Blue Energy Limited reports steady progress on its Sapphire gas project and awaits key government decisions on additional resource areas, positioning itself strongly in Queensland's evolving energy landscape.

Bounty Oil & Gas has announced a significant board renewal, including the appointment of Kane Marshall as Chairman and the retirement of long-serving CEO Philip Kelso. These leadership changes mark a new chapter as the company pursues growth in its Australian oil and gas assets.

ASF Group Limited has settled a $1.07 million loan from Rey Resources by acquiring full ownership of Rey’s subsidiary holding stakes in key Queensland gas projects, marking a strategic shift from debt to asset-backed equity.

Eastern Gas Corporation Limited, a new ASX-listed subsidiary of Pure One Corporation, has lodged a Replacement Prospectus to raise $5.5 million for advancing its Queensland gas projects, targeting commercial production through horizontal drilling and fracture stimulation.

Australian Oil Company Limited has signed binding agreements to acquire strategic oil and gas assets in Queensland's Surat Basin, positioning itself for production growth and exploration opportunities.

Eastern Gas Corporation Limited, a Pure One subsidiary, has lodged a prospectus to raise $5.5 million to advance exploration and development of its Queensland gas assets, aiming for a standalone ASX listing.

Synertec has secured a pivotal contract to supply its zero-emission Powerhouse system to Shell QGC’s Coal Seam Gas operations in Queensland, marking a significant step in industrial decarbonisation.

Blue Energy has been granted a critical petroleum lease in Queensland and completed a $5.8 million capital raise, positioning itself to meet rising gas demand aligned with the Queensland Government’s new Energy Roadmap.