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Metgasco Ltd

ASX:MEL
A$0.019Close 7 Oct 2026 · delayed

Past year: ▲ 850%(0.20c – 3.50c AUD)

Market cap
A$20.2m
Shares on issue
1.06bn
In-ground value
A$56.1m
Risked multiple
1.38×
Story beats
232 since 2006
Last event
20 May 2026

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Each one in plain English, with the numbers worked through for a shareholder.

31 July 2026quarterly activities report▼ Bad

June 2026 quarter: revenue $292,450, down 20%, production 0.025 PJe, with Odin averaging 1.29 MMscfd. $255,000 repaid to Vintage; $5m SA grants received. Metgasco is in talks on farm-ins or acquisitions to recapitalise.

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2 July 2026debt financing● Neutral

Repayment dates on all three Glennon loans (loan note, convertible loan and the $500,000 bridging facility) are extended to 30 December 2026, other terms unchanged. Defers the debt maturity for six months.

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15 June 2026regulatory community update▲ Good

Vintage says grant agreements were signed for the two $2.5m SA government grants funding up to 50% of Odin-3 and Vali-4 drilling. Funds are expected before 30 June 2026. Resolves the grant condition noted in February; Metgasco holds 25%.

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20 May 2026debt financing▼ BadMajor

Glennon Small Companies provides a $500,000 bridging loan at 10% a year for short-term working capital. It is to last until Metgasco's debt is restructured, which the company must progress as a key condition.

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30 Apr 2026quarterly activities report▼ Bad

March 2026 quarter: revenue $367,600, down 6%, production 0.03 PJe, with Odin averaging 1.48 MMscfd and Vali 0.39. Vintage sale terminated 1 April. Metgasco is seeking to recapitalise and new oil and gas assets, and notes the $5m SA grants for Odin-3 and Vali-4.

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1 Apr 2026material agreement termination▼ BadMajor

The $5.9m sale to Vintage is terminated because Vintage did not secure funding or buy Bridgeport's 25% by 31 March 2026. Metgasco keeps its 25% and must repay $255,000 of cash-call loans by 13 May. Seeking new assets or a recapitalisation.

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1 Apr 2026material agreement termination▼ Bad

Vintage says it will not proceed with buying the 25% stakes held by Bridgeport and Metgasco, as no incoming partner has committed. It keeps its 50% and operatorship and will focus on grant-funded Odin-3 and Vali-4 drilling. Confirms Metgasco's sale is off.

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16 Mar 2026half year report▼ Bad

Half-year to 31 December 2025: production 0.07 PJ and cash sales revenue $770,454, versus $1.02m a year earlier. Report covers the Vintage sale and uplift program, which gave less gas than expected. Company says it is seeking additional investment opportunities.

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2 Mar 2026material agreement▼ Bad

Third extension: Vintage's commitment date for the Metgasco purchase moves 31 days to 31 March 2026, the same as the unchanged completion end date. Little room remains for the sale to complete.

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2 Mar 2026material agreement▼ Bad

Vintage extends its dates again: Bridgeport acceptance to 31 March, with completion by 31 May, and Metgasco commitment to 31 March 2026. Parties are discussing a possible extension to the 31 March end date. Conditions include Vintage buying Bridgeport's stake and securing funding.

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20 Feb 2026regulatory community update▲ GoodMajor

Vintage says South Australia announced up to $5m in grants ($2.5m each to PRL 211 and ATP 2021) for drilling Odin-3 and Vali-4, covering up to 50% of well funding. Subject to grant agreements; drilling possible in September quarter 2026. Metgasco holds 25% of both permits.

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30 Jan 2026quarterly activities report▼ Bad

December 2025 quarter: revenue $391,600, down 13%, production 0.03 PJe. Phase 2 uplift work gave minimal gain. Sale to Vintage was approved by shareholders; after completion Metgasco would have no substantial business and is reviewing new opportunities.

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30 Jan 2026material agreement▼ Bad

Vintage extends its commitment date for the Metgasco purchase by 28 days to 28 February 2026; completion end date remains 31 March. Vintage will carry Metgasco's February cash calls as an interest-free loan, forgiven on completion or repayable within six weeks of termination.

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30 Jan 2026material agreement▼ Bad

Metgasco confirms the second extension: Vintage's commitment date moves to 28 February 2026, with completion still due by 31 March. Vintage carries Metgasco's December to February cash calls as an interest-free loan, forgiven on completion or repayable if the deal fails.

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15 Jan 2026director officer appointment● Neutral

Joint Company Secretary Flynn Blackburn resigned effective 15 January 2026. Henko Vos remains Company Secretary and ASX contact. Administrative.

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14 Jan 2026asset acquisition disposition▲ Good

Vintage confirms Metgasco shareholders approved the sale of the 25% Southern Flank interests at the 14 January EGM. That condition is met, but completion still depends on Vintage's funding and other conditions.

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24 Dec 2025debt financing● Neutral

Glennon's convertible loan repayment date is extended from 31 December 2025 to 30 June 2026 on the same terms. This pushes back the maturity that the Vintage sale proceeds were meant to repay.

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23 Dec 2025material agreement▼ Bad

Vintage extends its target dates: its commitment to buy Metgasco's 25% moves to 31 January 2026, and acceptance of Bridgeport's 25% offer moves to 28 February. Metgasco completion end date stays 31 March 2026. Funding and shareholder approval remain conditions.

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23 Dec 2025material agreement▼ Bad

Timetable for the Vintage sale slips: the date for Vintage's commitment is pushed one month to 31 January 2026. The completion end date stays at 31 March 2026, and the 14 January EGM is unchanged.

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12 Dec 2025asset acquisition disposition● Neutral

Vintage confirms it signed the formal sale agreement to buy Metgasco's 25% of ATP 2021 and PRL 211 for $5.9m, on the terms announced 18 November. Completion still depends on conditions, including Vintage funding. Duplicates Metgasco's own release.

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12 Dec 2025asset acquisition disposition● NeutralMajor

Metgasco signed the formal agreement to sell its 25% of Odin and Vali to Vintage for $5.9m, turning the November heads of agreement into a binding deal. It is a sale of the main undertaking, so an EGM is set for 14 January 2026. Completion is indicated for January-February.

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8 Dec 2025security holder rights change● Neutral

The 50-for-1 share consolidation approved at the 26 November AGM is complete. Metgasco now has 36,742,276 shares, with options consolidated 50:1. Fractions were rounded up. Normal trading resumes 9 December. Proportional ownership is unchanged.

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26 Nov 2025investor presentation▼ Bad

AGM presentation explaining the sale: uplift added only 0.4-0.6 MMscfd against 2.1-5.6 targeted, and cash flow cannot support debt or the business. The board recommends the $5.9m sale to Vintage. Proceeds are to repay Glennon debt; Metgasco intends to continue and consider other investments.

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18 Nov 2025asset acquisition disposition● NeutralMajor

Metgasco signed a conditional heads of agreement to sell its 25% of Odin and Vali to Vintage for $5.9m. Vintage takes on the $3.39m AGL prepayment liability. Sale proceeds are to repay the Glennon debt. Needs shareholder approval at an EGM. Ends the strategic review.

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18 Nov 2025asset acquisition disposition● Neutral

Vintage's side of the deal: it will buy Metgasco's 25% of ATP 2021 and PRL 211 for $5.9m. It is also considering Bridgeport's 25% at the same price. Funding is not yet secured; a deadline of 28 December 2025 applies.

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14 Nov 2025other● NeutralMajor

ASX paused trading in Metgasco pending a further announcement. No reason is given in the text. Four days later the company announced a sale of its assets.

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31 Oct 2025quarterly activities report▼ Bad

September 2025 quarter: sales revenue $451,400, down 24%, and production 0.04 PJe, down 20%. Odin averaged 2.16 MMscfd and Vali 0.58. Scale removal at Odin gave only modest gains. Phase 2 at Vali was deferred to November. Farm-out talks on an ATP 2021 oil prospect are under way.

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28 Oct 2025security holder rights change● NeutralMajor

Notice of a 50-for-1 share consolidation, subject to the 26 November 2025 shareholder vote. Shares fall from 1,837,086,744 to 36,741,735, with options consolidated and exercise prices multiplied by 50. Normal trading resumes 9 December. Holders' proportional ownership is unchanged.

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17 Oct 2025well test result▼ Bad

Vintage reports phase 2 of the uplift: Vali-2 Toolachee gas up to 0.25 MMscf/d with water; Vali-1 Toolachee gave negligible flow and went back to Patchawarra. Vali-3 work awaits equipment, expected November. Field raw gas 2.4 MMscf/d, below the 2.9 after phase 1.

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17 Oct 2025well test result▼ Bad

Metgasco repeats Vintage's phase 2 results: Vali-2 Toolachee gas up to 0.25 MMscfd, Vali-1 Toolachee treatment could not start flow, Vali-3 work expected November. Total raw gas 2.4 MMscfd. Duplicates Vintage's release.

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