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Spuds, drilling programs, tests and first production, at the timing each company most recently stated. Where a company gives a quarter or a half, that is what is shown - not a guessed date.
2026
- by Oct 2026due
Program · Finder Resources · read the news
KTJ Project: combined drilling campaign of almost 200 days (Chuditch appraisal well plus three KTJ development wells)
stated 2026-04-09 · "Drilling Rig Collaboration with SundaGas"
- Oct 2026due
Next step · Elixir Energy Ltd · read the news
Lorelle-3H: second phase of flow testing scheduled to commence 1 October 2026
stated 2026-09-02 · "Warkon Pilot Update"
- Nov 2026
Spud · Invictus Energy Ltd · read the news
Musuma-1: November 2026
stated 2026-08-07 · "Musuma-1 Exploration Well Spud confirmed November 2026"
- 2026
Next step · AleAnna, Inc. · read the news
Casalino: Upgrading construction to begin in 2026 (biomethane conversion of existing AD)
stated 2026-03-31 · "10-K reserves/acreage excerpts (2026)"
- 2026
Next step · Alma Metals Ltd · read the news
Briggs Copper Project: 34 further infill holes for 10,000m in 2026; 35 holes ~17,500m in 2027; four exploration holes 1,250m
stated 2026-08-04 · "First Assays from 2026 Infill Drilling at Briggs"
- 2026
Program · Buru Energy · read the news
Rafael Gas Project: A$40 million estimated for 2026 resource and flowrate validation program
stated 2026-01-19 · "Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow Report - Dec 2025"
- 2026
Next step · Cauldron Energy Ltd · read the news
Cosgrove: passive seismic and further drilling in 2026
stated 2026-02-27 · "Half Yearly Report and Accounts"
- 2026
Next step · COMSTOCK RESOURCES INC · read the news
Western Haynesville: drill additional 19 Haynesville and Bossier wells in 2026
stated 2026-02-19 · "10-K reserves/acreage excerpts (2026)"
- 2026
Next step · GRAN TIERRA ENERGY INC. · read the news
Dawson 102/12-11: Advanced core analysis; core study completion in 2026
stated 2026-01-29 · "8-K Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Provides Operations"
- 2026
Program · OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. · read the news
Obsidian Energy Ltd.: 38 net operated wells in 2026
stated 2026-01-22 · "6-K Obsidian Energy Announces 2026 Guidance and Provides an Operational Update"
- 2026
Program · OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. · read the news
PCU #11: 10-well (4.5 net) non-operated program in 2026
stated 2026-01-22 · "6-K Obsidian Energy Announces 2026 Guidance and Provides an Operational Update"
- 2026
Program · OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. · read the news
Peace River: 26 (26.0 net) wells planned in 2026 heavy oil
stated 2026-01-22 · "6-K Obsidian Energy Announces 2026 Guidance and Provides an Operational Update"
- 2026
Next step · VERMILION ENERGY INC. · read the news
Wisselshorst well (first): New production expected by mid-year 2026
stated 2026-04-08 · "6-K NEWS RELEASE DATED APRIL 7, 2026"
- 2026
Next step · W&T OFFSHORE INC · read the news
Viosca Knoll 823 field: PUD sidetrack expected to be developed in 2026
stated 2026-03-16 · "10-K Properties section (2026)"
- 2026
Next step · W&T OFFSHORE INC · read the news
Garden Banks 783 field: development drilling timeline extended to 2026 before rig can be mobilized
stated 2026-03-16 · "10-K Properties section (2026)"
- H2 2026
Next step · 88 Energy Limited · read the news
Franklin Bluffs-1H: Production test scheduled mid-2026 (also stated planned H2 CY26)
stated 2026-02-19 · "Investor Presentation - February 2026"
- H2 2026
Program · GRAN TIERRA ENERGY INC. · read the news
Simonette: 5 gross wells onstream in Second Half of 2026
stated 2026-01-29 · "8-K Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Provides Operations"
- H2 2026
Next step · Lakes Oil NL · read the news
Portland Energy Project: up to two proof-of-concept wells in H2 CY2026, subject to regulatory approvals
stated 2026-04-30 · "Quarterly Activities/Appendix 5B Cash Flow Report"
- Late 2026
Next step · EON Resources Inc. · read the news
San Andres Horizontal Drilling Program: additional 10 horizontal wells by end of 2026, adding 1,000 net BOPD
stated 2026-04-28 · "8-K UNAUDITED AND PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR 2025 EARNINGS CALL PRESENTATION DATED APRIL 2026"
- Q4 2026
Next step · EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP · read the news
Chaveroo Field: permits expected for next drilling block of six gross wells before end of fiscal Q4
stated 2026-05-12 · "8-K Evolution Petroleum Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Results and Declares $0.12 per Share Cash Dividend for the Fiscal Fourth Quarter"
- Q4 2026
Next step · EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP · read the news
TexMex: new workover program begun after quarter-end
stated 2026-05-12 · "8-K Evolution Petroleum Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Results and Declares $0.12 per Share Cash Dividend for the Fiscal Fourth Quarter"
2027
- Jan 2027
Next step · BATTALION OIL CORP · read the news
Monument Draw wells: commence drilling two wells in January 2027
stated 2026-03-23 · "10-K reserves/acreage excerpts (2026)"
- Q1 2027
Next step · 88 Energy Limited · read the news
Augusta-1: Final well planning, permitting and long-lead procurement progressing; operations to commence Q1 CY2027
stated 2026-05-07 · "Rig Secured for Augusta-1 Exploration Well"
- Q1 2027
Spud · 88 Energy Limited · read the news
Augusta-1: Q1 CY2027
stated 2026-05-07 · "Rig Secured for Augusta-1 Exploration Well"
- Q1 2027
First production · AleAnna, Inc. · read the news
Gradizza Field: first quarter of 2027
stated 2026-01-20 · "8-K ea027329101ex99-1_aleanna.htm"
- Early 2027
Next step · AleAnna, Inc. · read the news
Longanesi field: Permanent processing facility under construction, installed in phases during 2026, completion and commissioning expected early 2027
stated 2026-03-31 · "10-K reserves/acreage excerpts (2026)"
- Early 2027
Next step · OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. · read the news
Belly River Acquisition: six-well development program on acquired lands starting early 2027
stated 2026-07-30 · "6-K Obsidian Energy Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results"
- Early 2027
Next step · OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. · read the news
Willesden Green: planned six-well development program on acquired lands in early 2027
stated 2026-07-02 · "6-K Obsidian Energy Closes Belly River Acquisition and Increases 2026 Production Guidance"
- Early 2027
Next step · VERMILION ENERGY INC. · read the news
Bommelsen license: spud next two wells in early 2027
stated 2026-07-30 · "6-K NEWS RELEASE DATED JULY 29, 2026 - EARNINGS"
- Jun 2027
Next step · Buru Energy · read the news
Rafael 2H: drilling and testing planned June 2027 Quarter
stated 2026-05-27 · "2026 AGM Chair Address and Presentation"
- Jun 2027
Next step · Buru Energy · read the news
Rafael 1: recompletion planned June 2027 Quarter
stated 2026-05-27 · "2026 AGM Chair Address and Presentation"
- Jun–Jul 2027
Program · Prominence Energy NL · read the news
2027 drilling program: drilling in June/July 2027
stated 2026-07-24 · "Prominence Confirms Drilling Pathway to Mid-2027"
- 2027
Next step · Po Valley Energy Limited · read the news
Selva Malvezzi four-well drilling program: ambitious drilling program to commence in 2027 subject to EIA approval
stated 2026-06-29 · "Selva Malvezzi- EIA filed for four-well drilling program"
2028
- Early 2028
Next step · Finder Resources · read the news
KTJ Project: Fast-track development targeting First Oil late 2027/early 2028
stated 2026-07-16 · "Corporate Presentation"
2029
- 2029
Next step · Strike Energy Ltd · read the news
West Erregulla: first gas targeted in 2029
stated 2026-04-01 · "2026 ADGO Conference"
2035
- 2035
Program · Indonesia Energy Corp Ltd · read the news
Kruh Block: additional 30 wells before 2035 (environmental clearances submitted)
stated 2026-07-08 · "6-K Energy Corporation Celebrates Commencement of Operations on the First of Two Planned Wells at Kruh Block"
2038
- 2038
Next step · W&T OFFSHORE INC · read the news
Ship Shoal 349 field: PUD sidetrack expected to be developed in 2038, delayed until an existing well is depleted
stated 2026-03-16 · "10-K Properties section (2026)"
Next steps (no date stated)
- Next stepdue
Next step · ADX Energy Ltd · read the news
Welchau-1: deepen well to reach deeper gas objective
stated 2026-07-20 · "Investor Presentation"
- Next stepdue
Next step · TMK Energy Ltd · read the news
LF-08: to be drilled in an up-dip location, expected early gas producer
stated 2026-07-29 · "Quarterly Activities/Appendix 5B Cash Flow Report"
- Next stepdue
Program · Challenger Gold Ltd · read the news
Hualilan 2026 diamond drilling program: minimum 35,000 m diamond drilling, approx. 5,000 m geotechnical
stated 2026-07-30 · "First Exploration Drilling in 3 Years Underway at Hualilan"
- Next stepdue
Next step · Challenger Gold Ltd · read the news
Hualilan Gold Project: remaining two rigs to join (four-rig program); exploration drilling at depth and along strike plus resource conversion drilling within open pit design
stated 2026-07-30 · "First Exploration Drilling in 3 Years Underway at Hualilan"
- Next step
Next step · Brookside Energy Limited · read the news
Sabres 2-1-1S-3W SXH1: simultaneous fracture-stimulation with Whalers once Whalers is drilled and cased
stated 2026-08-05 · "Sabres Successfully Drilled and Cased, Whalers Spudded"
- Next step
Next step · Invictus Energy Ltd · read the news
Musuma-1: Award of well services contracts, equipment preparation and staged mobilisation, rig move from Mukuyu, rig-up and drilling
stated 2026-08-07 · "Musuma-1 Exploration Well Spud confirmed November 2026"
- Next step
Next step · Elixir Energy Ltd · read the news
Diona-1: artificial lift and recommencement of flow testing (subject to JV approval)
stated 2026-08-12 · "Successful $5m Placement to Initiate Strategic Review"
- Next step
Next step · Indonesia Energy Corp Ltd · read the news
WK-5: drilling to commence after K-29 drilling and completion
stated 2026-08-13 · "6-K Energy Corporation Reports Progress on Drilling of K-29 Well"
- Next step
Next step · Indonesia Energy Corp Ltd · read the news
K-29: enter target reservoir zone at ~3,000 feet, core the target zone, drill to target depth, wireline logging, casing and cementing, perforation, prepare for production
stated 2026-08-13 · "6-K Energy Corporation Reports Progress on Drilling of K-29 Well"
- Next step
Program · PEDEVCO CORP · read the news
PEDEVCO Corp.: 20
stated 2026-08-13 · "8-K PEDEVCO Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results"
- Next step
Next step · Brookside Energy Limited · read the news
Whalers: reach planned total measured depth, install production casing, then simultaneous fracture stimulation with Sabres
stated 2026-08-19 · "Whalers Well Advances into Woodford Lateral"
- Next step
Next step · Galilee Energy Ltd · read the news
Zydeco-1: sidetrack with kick-off from existing casing at approximately 2,760 feet
stated 2026-08-25 · "Cleansing Prospectus"
- Next step
Next step · ADX Energy Ltd · read the news
HOCH-1: Phase 2 testing of at least two deeper Hall Channel zones; workover rig needed to drill out cement plug
stated 2026-08-28 · "HOCH-1 Production Testing Update-3 Additional Zones Flow Gas"
- Next step
Next step · Red Sky Energy Ltd · read the news
Yarrow 4: Yarrow 5 to be drilled immediately after from same dual-well pad
stated 2026-08-31 · "Commencement of Drilling - Yarrow 4 Innamincka"
- Next step
Next step · Brookside Energy Limited · read the news
Whalers 2-1-1S-3W WXH2: completion and stimulation using a zipper-frac configuration before being turned to sales
stated 2026-09-03 · "Suttles Pad Drilling Program Successfully Completed"
- Next step
Next step · Brookside Energy Limited · read the news
Sabres: completion and stimulation using zipper-frac configuration
stated 2026-09-03 · "Suttles Pad Drilling Program Successfully Completed"