Latest Taroom Trough News

Elixir Energy has commenced drilling the Diona-1 conventional gas-oil exploration well in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen Basin, aiming to unlock new production potential and secure long-term asset retention.

Omega Oil and Gas has raised A$46 million through a strongly oversubscribed institutional placement, positioning the company to advance its Canyon Project and expand its footprint in Queensland’s Taroom Trough. The capital injection will fund a 2026 drilling program and strategic partnerships amid looming east coast gas supply shortfalls.

Elixir Energy reveals a substantial multi-TCF gas resource in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, drawing parallels to Canada’s prolific Montney Basin, and outlines key drilling plans to unlock this critical East Coast energy supply.

Omega Oil and Gas confirms the commercial viability of its Canyon Sandstone reservoir in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, with SLB modelling indicating nearly 1 million barrels of oil equivalent per well and significant upside potential.

Omega Oil and Gas reports strong appraisal progress at its Canyon Project, highlighting premium light crude oil and multiple stacked pay zones, supported by a robust $15.1 million pro forma cash position.

Elixir Energy has advanced its strategic plan in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, appointing a new COO, initiating a major cost reduction, and preparing to drill key exploration and appraisal wells that could unlock significant gas resources.

Omega Oil & Gas has secured a $7.3 million refundable R&D tax offset for FY23, bolstering its financial position and supporting ongoing development of its promising Canyon Project in Queensland.

Omega Oil and Gas has extinguished a 3% royalty on its Queensland liquids production by paying TAG Oil US$1 million, clearing the way for greater commercial flexibility following promising flow tests at Canyon-1H.

Omega Oil and Gas has confirmed an extensive oil and gas system in Queensland’s Taroom Trough through high-quality logging at its Canyon-2 well, with DFIT testing now underway to further evaluate reservoir potential.

Elixir Energy has unveiled a strategic, fully funded plan to develop its extensive gas resources in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, aiming for initial production by late 2027. The company leverages its dominant acreage position alongside Shell’s operations and a fast-follower approach to unlock multi-TCF reserves.

Omega Oil and Gas has reported robust oil and gas flows from its Canyon-1H well in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, confirming commercial potential and securing $7 million in fresh capital alongside a strategic board appointment.

Elixir Energy has significantly expanded its footprint in the Taroom Trough through a farmin agreement with Santos, adding substantial contingent gas resources as Eastern Australia faces an imminent gas supply shortfall.