Latest Taroom Trough News

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.

Omega Oil and Gas has secured a substantial new 750 square kilometre acreage in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, forming a powerful joint venture with Tri-Star and Beach Energy to accelerate exploration and appraisal in 2026.

Elixir Energy has reached 2,320 metres in the Lorelle-3 appraisal well and is preparing to drill the reservoir section targeting the Dunk member of the Tinowon Sandstone, with flow testing planned before mid-2026.

Omega Oil and Gas has secured a 19.43% stake in Elixir Energy, positioning itself for a major drilling push in Queensland’s Taroom Trough during 2026. Backed by a strong balance sheet, Omega aims to unlock significant gas and oil resources across multiple projects.

Elixir Energy has secured a $16.6 million capital injection led by Omega Oil and Gas, propelling its high-impact Lorelle-3 appraisal well drilling and expanding contingent gas resources in Queensland’s Taroom Trough.

Elixir Energy has commenced drilling at the Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, targeting significant gas resources with plans for advanced testing by mid-2026.

Elixir Energy has begun mobilising a drilling rig for the Lorelle-3 appraisal well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, aiming to unlock commercial gas flows by mid-2026.

Elixir Energy has been granted a 15-year retention license over its entire ATP2044 permit in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, securing 1,362 BCFe of 2C Contingent Gas Resources confirmed by the Daydream-2 well.

Elixir Energy has partnered with QGC to share 3D seismic data over a key Queensland gas permit, aiming to reduce risks ahead of the Daydream-3 appraisal well. This collaboration highlights the strategic importance of the Taroom Trough in Australia’s gas landscape.

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.

Elixir Energy has raised approximately AUD 16.6 million through a two-tranche placement led by Omega Oil & Gas, aiming to fast-track its Taroom Trough gas projects and advance toward commercial production.

Omega Oil and Gas has secured a significant 19.43% equity interest in Elixir Energy, strengthening its foothold in Queensland’s Taroom Trough ahead of key drilling activities in 2026.