Latest Oil And Gas Exploration And Production News

Echelon Resources finalised its EP145 acquisition and reported a slight dip in production volumes, while Amadeus Basin receipts surged 24% thanks to new wells. The company maintains a strong cash position and is actively reshaping its portfolio for future growth.

Finder Energy has fast-tracked its Kuda Tasi and Jahal (KTJ) oil field development in Timor-Leste through a strategic alliance with SLB, advancing key engineering design by 12 months and targeting a final investment decision in 2026. The company also strengthened its financial position with a $6 million placement, supporting ongoing exploration and development activities across its diverse portfolio.

Brookside Energy Limited reported a strong quarter with the Bruins well commencing production, solid contributions from Gapstow wells, and a disciplined capital strategy including a new share buy-back program.

Vintage Energy reported a modest decline in quarterly sales revenue and production but strengthened its cash position through a fully subscribed capital raising and strategic asset sale agreement. The company also initiated a promising feasibility study on a CO2 liquefaction plant at Nangwarry.

Horizon Oil reports a 9% decline in net Proved and Probable reserves to 9.0 million barrels of oil equivalent, offset partially by a life extension at Maari. A significant acquisition in Thailand is set to materially increase reserves in the near term.

Carnarvon Energy has committed up to A$89 million to acquire a near 20% stake in Strike Energy, marking a strategic pivot towards Western Australia’s burgeoning gas market while maintaining strong liquidity and advancing exploration plans.

Kinetiko Energy has spudded its third gas production test well at Brakfontein and signed a non-binding term sheet with FFS Refiners to co-develop a pilot LNG plant, backed by a recent $2.2 million capital raise.

Cue Energy Resources reports steady production with a 29% increase in Australian cash receipts and a major milestone at its Maari field, signaling growth and resilience amid operational challenges.

Karoon Energy announces CEO Dr Julian Fowles will depart by mid-2026 as the company relocates key corporate roles to Brazil and the USA, initiating a global search for a Houston-based successor.

Brookside Energy reports robust early production from its ninth horizontal well in the SWISH Play, delivering solid cash flow and promising project economics.

Red Sky Energy reports steady cash flow from Innamincka’s Yarrow 3 well, progresses a key farmin deal at Killanoola, and unveils maiden resource estimates offshore Angola, despite some project delays.

88 Energy Limited reports significant progress on its Alaskan projects with a robust prospective resource base and advancing farm-out deals, while securing a key license extension in Namibia and negotiating asset divestment in Texas.