Northwire Canada EditionWednesday, August 5, 2026
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LAR 9.05 +8.4% LSTR 0.070 +0.0% NTH 0.165 +3.1% BVA 0.830 −1.2% OTMC 0.350 −7.9% GPAC 0.310 +10.7% LEGY 0.940 +1.1% CVB 0.150 +7.1% SCZ 10.19 +13.0% ODV 3.41 +1.2% AMX 4.00 +4.7% YARR 0.215 −2.3% EXN 0.305 +3.4% WPG 1.34 +9.8% ASE 0.740 +4.2% IE 14.98 +19.8% LAR 9.05 +8.4% LSTR 0.070 +0.0% NTH 0.165 +3.1% BVA 0.830 −1.2% OTMC 0.350 −7.9% GPAC 0.310 +10.7% LEGY 0.940 +1.1% CVB 0.150 +7.1% SCZ 10.19 +13.0% ODV 3.41 +1.2% AMX 4.00 +4.7% YARR 0.215 −2.3% EXN 0.305 +3.4% WPG 1.34 +9.8% ASE 0.740 +4.2% IE 14.98 +19.8%
Drill Results

BEACH REPORT ANNUAL PRODUCTION RESULTS, UPDATED RESERVES, AND PROPOSED FY26 DRILLING PROGRAM

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Executive Summary

  • Newport Exploration reports Beach Energy’s 2025 Western Flank production of 2.3 MMboe (‑33% YoY) and provides audited 1P/2P reserve figures for the licences subject to its 2.5% GOR.
  • The Company discloses FY26 drilling plans: a 10‑well oil appraisal and development campaign targeting undeveloped McKinlay/Birkhead reserves in the second half of FY26, pending flood recovery and approvals.
  • No material change to Newport’s balance sheet – 105.6 M shares outstanding, ~$2.5 M cash, no debt.

Key Details

  • Production (2025): Total Western Flank production = 2.3 MMboe, down 33% YoY due to natural decline and flooding‑related interruptions.
  • 1P Reserves (as of 30 Jun 2025 – Western Flank):
  • Oil: 4.7 MMboe (40% attributable to Newport’s GOR licences)
  • Gas: 1.2 MMboe (100% attributable to Newport’s GOR licences)
  • 2P Reserves (as of 30 Jun 2025 – Western Flank):
  • Oil: 11.6 MMboe (37% attributable to Newport’s GOR licences)
  • Gas: 1.5 MMboe (100% attributable to Newport’s GOR licences)
  • Reserve Auditing: Independently audited by RISC Advisory per PRMS and SPE Reserves Auditing Standards (Australia).
  • FY26 Drilling Program: Targeting commencement of a 10‑well oil appraisal & development campaign in H2 FY26, focusing on undeveloped McKinlay/Birkhead reserves. Planned wells across Bauer, Callawonga, Kalladeina and Snatcher fields; contingent on flood recovery and final approvals.
  • Strategic Focus: Emphasis on operating efficiencies and cost savings ahead of a Final Investment Decision for the next oil exploration campaign.
  • Financial Position: 105,579,874 common shares issued & outstanding; cash & equivalents ≈ $2.5 M; no debt.

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