Latest Unconventional Gas News

Tamboran Resources has appointed Todd Abbott as CEO and made significant progress in drilling and infrastructure development in the Beetaloo Basin, aiming for first gas sales in the third quarter of 2026.

AJ Lucas Group Limited reported a solid 29% rise in Australian Operations EBITDA for the December quarter, underpinned by disciplined cost management and a significant UK settlement. Despite a revenue dip and suspended mining operations, the company reduced related party loans, securing lower interest rates and strengthening its financial position.

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.

Tamboran Resources has appointed Todd Abbott as CEO, bringing over 25 years of upstream oil and gas expertise to lead its pivotal Beetaloo Basin development.

NuEnergy Gas Limited has inked a fully funded collaboration with PT Beijing Energy Linking to scale its Tanjung Enim coalbed methane project from early sales to a major 25 MMSCFD production plateau.

Comet Ridge Limited has obtained federal environmental approval for its Mahalo North natural gas project, paving the way for expanded development in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. This milestone complements recent ownership consolidation and state approvals, positioning the company to boost east coast gas supply.

Omega Oil and Gas has inked a binding Letter of Intent with Helmerich & Payne for a cutting-edge drilling rig to spearhead its expansive 2026/27 Taroom Trough appraisal program, aiming to unlock significant unconventional gas and liquids resources.

Elixir Energy has received a $3.861 million R&D tax refund, providing crucial funding for its upcoming Taroom Trough appraisal drilling and production testing programs.

NuEnergy Gas Limited has completed drilling three wells and commenced initial gas sales at its Tanjung Enim PSC in Indonesia, marking a key step toward full-scale production. Regulatory approvals and commercial agreements are advancing, positioning the company for growth in the unconventional gas sector.

Xstate Resources has significantly upgraded its Prospective Resource estimate for the Diona Block in Queensland, revealing substantial Basin Centred Gas potential that could reshape the project’s outlook.

Xstate Resources reports a significant overpressured gas column at its Diona-1 well in Queensland, hinting at a potentially large unconventional gas resource. Drilling continues with further data acquisition pending.

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.