ConocoPhillips Hits New Gas Discovery in Australia’s Otway Basin
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ConocoPhillips has announced a new natural gas discovery in the Otway Basin, marking the first find in the area since 2021. The company is optimistic about the potential of this discovery and plans to continue exploration efforts in the region.
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ConocoPhillips has made a natural gas discovery in the Otway Basin off the Australian coast, the company said today, adding that the reserves tapped and their commercial viability have yet to be estimated. “The Essington-1 well is the first discovery in the Otway since 2021 and is a promising start to ConocoPhillips’ exploration activities in the region. The initial results are encouraging, and we look forward to continuing drilling our second exploration well in December,” the president of Conoco’s Australian operations,…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on November 17, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.