Empire Energy Group Limited (ASX:EEG) (OTCMKTS:EEGUF) is pleased to announce that the C-5H well, targeting the Velkerri-B shale formation, reached a total length of 5,310 metres (17,421 feet) on 20 December 2024.

Tamboran Resources Corporation's (ASX:TBN) (NYSE:TBN) (OTCMKTS:TBNNY) Shenandoah South 3H (SS-3H) well was successfully drilled, cased and cemented with 5-1/2- inch casing to a measured depth of 21,169 feet (6,452 metres) within Beetaloo Basin exploration permit EP 98.

Deep Yellow Limited (ASX:DYL) (FRA:JMI) (OTCMKTS:DYLLF) is pleased to provide an update regarding its flagship Tumas Project (Tumas or the Project) and its progress toward a Final Investment Decision.

Deep Yellow Limited (ASX:DYL) (FRA:JMI) (OTCMKTS:DYLLF) is pleased to announce a significant milestone successfully delivering an 18% increase to the previous Ore Reserve Estimate for the Tumas Project on ML237.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited (ASX:COB) (FRA:COH) (OTCMKTS:CBBHF) and Iwatani are progressing programs toward a financing decision in 2025. These include testwork and engineering studies, permit applications, and contracts for feed and offtake.

Tamboran Resources Corporation (ASX:TBN) (NYSE:TBN) (OTCMKTS:TBNNY) and Daly Waters Energy, LP have entered into binding agreements with APA Group whereby APA will build, own and operate the 12-inch diameter Sturt Plateau Pipeline for the proposed Shenandoah South Pilot Project.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited (ASX:COB) (FRA:COH) (OTCMKTS:CBBHF) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Mount Isa City Council (MICC) to assess solutions to the looming sulphuric acid supply shortage in North West Queensland.

Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) (FRA:C9J) (OTCMKTS:CNPTF) advises that WM29, the first development well in the 2 well programme, was spudded on 5 December 2024 at 0730 hrs ACST.

State Gas Limited (ASX:GAS) (OTCMKTS:STGSF) provides an update on its short-term plan for the Rolleston West drilling program and high density natural gas operation.

Empire Energy Group Limited (ASX:EEG) (OTCMKTS:EEGUF) is pleased to announce it has executed binding term sheets with Macquarie Bank Limited for the establishment of new credit facilities totaling A$65 million.