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Source: Kapitales Research

Highlights:

  • 3D Energi Limited (ASX: TDO) jumped 13% after early drilling results at the Charlemont-1 well pointed to a potentially significant gas find in the Otway Basin.
  • Partner ConocoPhillips flagged probable gas across multiple reservoir zones, sparking optimism about one of the basin’s largest gas clusters.
  • Executive chairman Noel Newell said he was “incredibly excited” as investors reacted to the early signs of commercial potential

Shares Rally as Early Drilling Signals Promising Gas Presence

3D Energi Limited (ASX: TDO), the Australian oil and gas explorer, saw its stock jump around 13 per cent after reporting encouraging early results from the Charlemont-1 exploration well in the Otway Basin off western Victoria, where partner ConocoPhillips Australia has been drilling. At the time of writing, these preliminary findings suggest gas may be present at multiple reservoir levels, a development that could mark one of the most significant gas discoveries in the basin in recent years. Executive chairman Noel Newell said he was “incredibly excited” by the initial indicators, though he stressed further evaluation will be needed to fully define the size and quality of the resource.

What the Early Data Shows

Initial logging from Charlemont-1 pointed to probable gas presence across several stacked sandstone reservoirs in the offshore permit, despite drilling being paused early due to higher-than-expected pressures. These elevated gas readings and resistivity measurements have sparked optimism among investors about the well’s potential. 3D Energi holds a 20 per cent interest in the VIC/P79 joint venture, with ConocoPhillips Australia operating the drilling campaign and owning a majority stake, and Korea National Oil Company holding the remaining interest.

Wider Industry Buzz

This isn’t the first encouraging signal from the Otway Basin in recent months — a nearby well earlier reported gas shows that were considered promising enough to warrant follow-up drilling. These successive indicators have built broader attention on the region’s potential to help relieve gas supply pressure on Australia’s east coast.

What Comes Next

While the latest findings are preliminary and more technical work lies ahead, the market reaction reflects growing excitement about what could emerge from the Charlemont trend. At the time of writing, shares remained elevated on optimism that further evaluation may confirm a larger cluster of commercially viable gas deposits, which would be a major milestone for 3D Energi and its partners.

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