Latest Gippsland Basin News

Lakes Blue Energy has secured $6.5 million in new capital and is set to begin drilling the Wombat-5 gas well, targeting near-term supply to Victoria’s east coast market. Meanwhile, its Nangwarry carbon dioxide project moves forward with a fully funded feasibility study.

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the March 2025 quarter despite operational suspensions at Buru and ongoing geopolitical risks impacting commodity markets. Key project updates include Bowdens Silver’s development application progress and Federation Mining’s Snowy River feasibility study.

Lakes Blue Energy has entered a binding agreement with Beijing Maison Group to fully fund a feasibility study for a new CO2 plant in South Australia, aiming to tap into a certified 26 Bcf high-purity CO2 resource. This move complements Lakes’ ongoing gas project in Victoria, signalling diversified growth prospects.

Emperor Energy has raised $3.7 million through a share placement to advance the Judith-2 appraisal well in Victoria’s Gippsland Basin, backed by independent resource validation and strategic infrastructure proximity.

NewPeak Metals has raised A$1.14 million by selling part of its shares in Lakes Blue Energy, aiming to fund its own exploration plans while maintaining a significant stake in Lakes’ promising gas projects.

Emperor Energy secures independent validation of its Judith Gas Field resources, boosting unrisked prospective volumes to 1.86 trillion cubic feet and setting sights on a mid-2026 appraisal well to advance development.

Lakes Blue Energy NL has secured $6.5 million through a fully underwritten placement to fund drilling at its Wombat Gas Field in Victoria, aiming to address looming gas supply shortages on Australia's east coast.

Lakes Blue Energy has raised $6.5 million through a fully underwritten placement to fund the drilling and testing of its Wombat 5 appraisal well in Victoria, positioning itself to address looming gas shortages on Australia’s east coast.

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.

High Peak Royalties reported steady royalty income for Q1 2025, completed a significant geothermal asset sale to Northstar Energy, and achieved a debt-free balance sheet following full repayment of its Macquarie facility.

Emperor Energy has submitted a key Environmental Plan to NOPSEMA, marking a major step towards drilling the Judith-2 appraisal well in mid-2026 amid tightening east coast gas supply. The company also appointed industry veteran Douglas Jendry as Chairman to steer its next phase.

Lakes Blue Energy is progressing regulatory approvals and has locked in a drilling rig for its Wombat-5 gas well, while reporting a $1.48 million operating cash outflow and maintaining $3.55 million in cash at quarter-end.