Empire Energy Group Ltd (ASX:EEG) (OTCMKTS:EEGUF) is completing preparations for the hydraulic stimulation and extended production test of Carpentaria-2H. Hydraulic stimulation of C-2H is expected to commence around the end of June 2022.

State Gas Limited (ASX:GAS), in Joint Venture with Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), has been appointed Preferred Tenderer of two new areas under the Queensland Government's latest Petroleum Land Release Program.

Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) (FRA:C9J) (OTCMKTS:CNPTF) announces that joint venture approvals have been provided for Santos as operator to carry out certain key activities related to the planned drilling of three sub-salt exploration wells in 2023.

Vintage Energy Ltd (ASX:VEN) is an Australian oil and gas company approaching its first production and revenue.

Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) (FRA:C9J) (OTCMKTS:CNPTF) advises that on 16 May 2022, the Palm Valley 12 (PV12) well in OL3, Southwest of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, had reached a depth of 1,687m at 0600 hrs ACST in the Lower Stairway Formation.

Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) (FRA:C9J) (OTCMKTS:CNPTF) will hold a webcast on Monday, 16 May 2022 commencing at 1:00pm AEST.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited (ASX:COB) report that the excavation of the box cut has been completed and development of the decline is well advanced.

Following recent reviews of geological data and fracture modelling analysis, Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) (FRA:C9J) (OTCMKTS:CNPTF) has identified the Pacoota-3 interval as a possible new appraisal target that may be integrated into the current PV12 drilling program.

Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) (FRA:C9J) (OTCMKTS:CNPTF) advises that on 9 May 2022, the Palm Valley 12 (PV12) well in OL3, Southwest of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, had reached a depth of 1,103m at 0600 hrs ACST.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited (ASX:COB) (FRA:COH) (OTCMKTS:CBBHF) is pleased to announce a live online webinar with CEO Mr Joe Kaderavek, and Investor Relations Manager Mr Joel Crane.