Latest Oil Gas Exploration News

Kinetiko Energy has spudded a new production test well in South Africa, aiming to unlock a substantial 6.0 TCF conventional gas resource that could ease the country’s energy crisis. Optimized drilling techniques are expected to overcome earlier flow challenges, accelerating the path to commercial gas production.

Emperor Energy's Environmental Plan for the Judith-2 Well has passed NOPSEMA's completeness check and is now open for public comment, marking a key regulatory milestone on the path to drilling in mid-2026.

Winchester Energy has successfully dismissed all legal claims from Westex Resources over its 2022 Texas farm-in, removing a key project risk.

88 Energy Limited has secured shareholder approval for a significant capital consolidation, reducing its share count by a factor of 25 effective May 9, 2025. The company has outlined a detailed timetable to guide investors through the transition.

Elixir Energy has successfully closed its Share Purchase Plan, raising an additional $117,000 and bringing total capital raised to $7.1 million, supported by new shares and free attaching options.

Pancontinental Energy reports a significant 3.8 billion barrels of net prospective oil resources at its Saturn Complex in Namibia’s PEL 87, advancing farmout talks and environmental approvals for exploration drilling.

Triangle Energy’s Becos-1 exploration well in the Perth Basin has been plugged and abandoned after failing to find hydrocarbons in economic quantities, yet the company remains optimistic about future prospects and well-funded for upcoming ventures.

Tamboran Resources has achieved a significant operational milestone in the Beetaloo Basin, delivering record-breaking stimulation efficiency in its SS-2H ST1 well. The company now advances towards flow back and extended production testing, signaling potential for enhanced gas output.

Lakes Blue Energy reported a $1.5 million quarterly operational spend and completed the $6.5 million sale of its 49% interest in PEP 169, while progressing drilling approvals for the Wombat-5 well in Victoria.

Karoon Energy delivered a record full-year sales revenue of US$776.5 million in 2024 despite a slight production dip in the final quarter. The company’s revised resource estimates and plans to acquire the Baúna FPSO signal a pivotal phase for its growth trajectory.

88 Energy Limited announces a maiden internal Prospective Resource estimate of 283 million barrels of oil for its Canning Prospect at Project Leonis, Alaska, with plans to drill the Tiri-1 exploration well targeting multiple reservoirs in 2026.

Po Valley Energy has secured crucial regional approval to launch a 3D seismic campaign over its Selva Malvezzi concession, paving the way for drilling four new wells.