Latest Oil Gas Exploration And Production News

Finder Energy is fast-tracking its Kuda Tasi and Jahal development with advanced engineering and critical FPSO evaluations, aiming for a Final Investment Decision in 2026. This acceleration seeks to reduce risks and optimize costs ahead of production.

Beetaloo Energy is gearing up for first gas production in 2026 from its Carpentaria Pilot Project, backed by a $65 million financing package and a binding 10-year gas sales agreement with the Northern Territory government.

Tamboran Resources Corporation advances its Beetaloo Basin gas project with record well flow rates and strategic partnerships, targeting initial production by mid-2026. The company is also progressing a farmout for Phase 2 acreage amid rising East Coast gas demand.

Tamboran Resources has secured a pioneering approval from the Northern Territory Government to sell appraisal gas from its Beetaloo Basin exploration permits, marking a significant step toward local energy supply and revenue generation.

Buru Energy has successfully raised $2.1 million through a share placement and launched a $3 million Share Purchase Plan to advance its Rafael Gas Project, targeting a Final Investment Decision by late 2026 and first cash flow by early 2028.

Finder Energy is fast-tracking development of the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields in Timor-Leste, targeting initial production rates of up to 40,000 barrels per day and 10 million barrels in the first 18 months. A strategic alliance with SLB is key to accelerating engineering and reducing project risks.

Horizon Oil and its partners have secured a ten-year extension for the Maari oilfield permit in New Zealand, enabling continued production and strategic planning through 2037. This comes as the field hits its highest output in over five years.

Karoon Energy has significantly upgraded its Baúna Project 2P Reserves by 35%, extending the field’s economic life by seven years to 2039, driven by the recent FPSO acquisition and improved reservoir performance.

Australis Oil & Gas reported a reduced half-year loss and positive cash flow despite lower production, while actively seeking a development partner for its Tuscaloosa Marine Shale assets.

FAR Limited reported a sharp turnaround to a $1.8 million loss in H1 2025, driven by a $6 million claim from Woodside Energy over its Senegal RSSD Project sale. The company continues negotiations amid volatile oil prices impacting its receivables.

Santos Limited reported robust first-half 2025 results, underpinned by strong cash flow and disciplined cost management, while accelerating the start-up of its Pikka phase 1 project to early 2026. The company declared a higher interim dividend, reflecting confidence in its growth trajectory.

Santos Limited reports a 31% drop in net profit for H1 2025 despite increased sales volumes and progress on key projects, while receiving a non-binding acquisition proposal from an Abu Dhabi-led consortium.