Latest Petroleum Exploration News

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Prominence Energy has secured the last regulatory approval needed to complete its acquisition of the Gawler Hydrogen Project, setting the stage for exploration of natural hydrogen in South Australia.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
8 Dec 2025
Grand Gulf Energy progresses its Petroleum Exploration Licence application offshore Namibia and advances seismic survey planning for its Red Helium project, while exploring strategic partnerships to enhance growth.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
29 Oct 2025
Prominence Energy has extended its agreement to acquire the Gawler Hydrogen Project, allowing more time to secure final regulatory approvals and advance exploration in South Australia.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
20 Oct 2025
Prominence Energy has achieved a pivotal milestone with the award of Petroleum Exploration Licence 803 for its Gawler Hydrogen Project, positioning itself as a key player in Australia's emerging natural hydrogen sector. The company also strengthened its leadership team and completed a $1.75 million capital raise to fund its growth ambitions.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
17 Oct 2025
MEC Resources Ltd has reported a net profit of $207,490 for the 2025 financial year, reversing prior losses, while advancing a significant legal challenge through its investee Advent Energy Ltd and raising $2.6 million via an entitlement offer.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
29 Aug 2025
BPH Energy Limited reported a 49% increase in net profit for FY2025, driven by gains in its energy and biotech investments, while facing a pivotal Federal Court hearing over the renewal of the PEP-11 offshore gas exploration permit.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
27 Aug 2025
Prominence Energy Limited has secured a pivotal natural hydrogen exploration license in South Australia, marking a major step forward for its Gawler Hydrogen Project and positioning it among the state’s leading clean energy explorers.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
21 Aug 2025
Winchester Energy reported steady oil production and revenue for the June quarter while resolving key legal disputes and undergoing significant board changes. The company also withdrew from costly Peruvian exploration plans, focusing on US operations and cost control.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
31 July 2025
Grand Gulf Energy has secured an exclusive option for a major offshore Namibia oil block with over a billion barrels prospective resource and signed a strategic MoU to jointly explore helium and potash in Utah’s Paradox Basin.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
30 July 2025
Invictus Energy is preparing to drill the high-impact Musuma-1 exploration well outside its Mukuyu discovery area, while securing National Project Status for its Cabora Bassa Project in Zimbabwe.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
25 July 2025
Vigorous Resources has launched an unconditional off-market takeover bid for all shares of Rey Resources Limited at a 155-160% premium, with unanimous board support and major shareholder backing. The offer period runs from 9 July to 11 August 2025.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
10 July 2025
Rey Resources Limited has dispatched its Target's Statement recommending shareholders accept an unconditional $0.028 per share cash offer from Vigorous Resources Pty Ltd. The bid, which offers a significant premium over historical prices, opens on 9 July and closes on 11 August 2025.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
10 July 2025