Production operations at ADX Energy's Vienna Basin fields in Lower Austria. ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has breathed new life into a pair of its old Austrian wells, using a clever workover program to boost its total net production in the country by a solid 35 per cent to approximately 285 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOEPD). The company says a “behind pipe perforation program” – a technique of opening up new oil and gas flow from existing wells - at its wholly owned Vie

ENI's Argo-Cassiopea gas development in the Sicily Channel lies near ADX Energy's exploration permit, where an independent RISC review has strengthened confidence in the project's geology and pathway to drilling. ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has received a significant technical endorsement for its 100 per cent-owned Sicily Channel gas project offshore Italy after an independent review validated the company's geological model, resource assumptions and estimation methodology. Th

ADX Energy's HOCH-1 well flares gas during Phase 1 testing in Upper Austria, where a stable, water-free flow from the Zone 1 reservoir has opened the door to a broader shallow-gas growth story. ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has delivered the first real evidence that its Austrian shallow-gas strategy may have commercial legs, with its HOCH-1 discovery well roaring to life and flowing gas at a stable, water-free rate of 2.7 million cubic feet of gas per day (MMcfd). The 11-hour t

Gas flare from the first test zone at ADX Energy's HOCH-1 well in Upper Austria after the Basin Floor Fan reservoir flowed at 2.8 million cubic feet per day, firing up the company's broader shallow-gas growth story. ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has delivered the first tangible evidence that its Upper Austrian shallow gas strategy could deliver a new European energy source, with its HOCH-1 discovery well flowing gas at an encouraging rate of 2.8 million cubic feet per day, or 467

The HOCH-1 wellhead and Christmas tree in Upper Austria ahead of production testing that could determine whether ADX Energy's shallow-gas discovery can kickstart a broader 60Bcf-plus gas growth story. ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) is about to discover whether its Upper Austrian shallow-gas play has genuine commercial punch, after mobilising surface testing equipment to its recently drilled HOCH-1 gas discovery well. The facilities will now be rigged up and pressure tested ahead o

ADX Christmas tree and well head installed on the HOCH-1 well in preparation for mid-June testing. ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has buttoned up its HOCH-1 shallow gas well in Upper Austria and the rig has now been released, teeing up a pivotal mid-June perforation and production test that could unlock a fast-track European gas development. The HOCH-1 well commenced drilling on 16 April within the company’s ADX-AT-I licence in Upper Austria, where it operates the prospect with

ADX Energy’s MND drilling rig now preparing for testing at its HOCH-1 well in Upper Austria. ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has strengthened the commercial case for its HOCH-1 shallow gas discovery in Austria after wireline logging confirmed seven gas-bearing intervals. The zones are now primed for completion testing at the shallow gas well ahead of a follow-up drilling program across its broader acreage in Upper Austria. The company says the stacked sections contain a combined

ADX Energy has encountered a further six, deeper gas intervals at its already promising HOCH-1 prospect in Austria. ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has bolstered the potential of its Austrian exploration campaign, sniffing out six additional gas-bearing intervals after a tactical decision to push the HOCH-1 well deeper than originally planned. The new discovery adds immediate "bonus" volume to a project already validated by a primary gas hit earlier this week. The HOCH-1 gas ex

ADX Energy has struck gas at its HOCH-1 well in Austria ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has got its 2026 drilling campaign off to a spectacular start, sniffing out gas-filled sands at its HOCH-1 exploration well in Upper Austria. The new discovery, tucked inside the company's ADX-AT-I exploration licence, has not only confirmed a working hydrocarbon system, it’s also delivered a massive "I told you so" for the company’s technical crew. The HOCH-1 drill rods started spinning jus

ADX Energy’s Hoch-1 well in Upper Austria drilling ahead with MND Drilling & Services a.s. (MD-150) rig. Credit: File ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) is powering ahead in Upper Austria, with the drill bit at its HOCH-1 gas well now at 950 metres and closing in on a planned total depth of about 1430 metres. The hole is being drilled to deliver a near-term read on a shallow gas prize of up to 17.3 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of gas. Spudded in mid-April, HOCH-1 has now cleared all key const

ADX Energy’s Anshof-3 (left) and Anshof-2A(right) wells in Upper Austria Credit: File ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has dialled up its Austrian production engine, with a 4.4 per cent lift in oil output to 200 barrels of oil equivalent per day and a strong 31 per cent jump in sales revenue to A$2.1 million for the March quarter as its assets begin to hum in unison. With Brent crude up 27 per cent over the period, ADX has capitalised on the stronger pricing, converting its higher outpu

ADX continues HOCH-1 drilling, targeting Miocene gas sands in Northern Austria. Credit: File ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has fired up fresh drilling momentum at its HOCH-1 shallow gas well in Upper Austria, punching down to 398 metres after sidestepping early subsurface setbacks. The stage is now set for a swift sprint to total depth, with the bit chasing the high-impact Miocene gas sands, backed by up to 17.3 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of gas of prospective upside. Spudded on April

ADX Energy’s MND rig ready to spud first of three wells in Upper Austria. Credit: File ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has flicked the switch on its Upper Austrian shallow gas ambitions, spudding the HOCH-1 as the opening shot in a three-well campaign chasing up to 17.3 billion cubic feet of gas (Bcf). With the drill bit already biting, the company is forecasting a brisk two-week window to reach total depth and size up the prize. The well was spudded on April 16 and quickly drilled to

ADX Energy has lit the fuse on its Austrian gas hunt, mobilising HOCH-1 as the first of three rapid-fire gas exploration wells, targeting 17.3Bcf and primed for fast-track production if successful.

ADX Energy conducting flow tests on the company’s Welchau-1 gas-condensate discovery in Upper Austria. Credit: File After exhaustive mapping and technical work, ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has thrown down the gauntlet in Austria, upgrading its Welchau-1 gas discovery to a chunky mean prospective resource of 387 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of gas and 31 million barrels (MMbbl) of light oil and condensate. On the high side, the potential prize nudged almost one trillion cubic feet of g

ADX is performing a flow test at the Welchau-1 well in Austria. The well was first drilled in 2024. Credit: File ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has taken an encouraging step towards proving up a potentially significant oil discovery in Austria after recovering light oil and gas during recent testing at its Welchau-1 well. The company resumed testing in the Reifling Formation, one of four oil- and gas-bearing zones intersected in the well. To get the reservoir flowing, ADX pumped a sma

Flow testing has resumed at ADX Energy’s Welchau-1 hydrocarbon discovery in Upper Austria. ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has finally cracked the seal at its Welchau-1 well in Upper Austria, with early flow-testing delivering the company its first confirmed hydrocarbon gas to surface from its shallow Reifling Formation. After resuming testing following a prolonged regulatory delay, ADX has successfully triggered gas flows from a reservoir that previously refused to play ball. A modes

A testing rig running tubing at ADX Energy’s Welchau-1 in Upper Austria. Credit: File ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has launched the next chapter at its Welchau-1 discovery in Upper Austria, kicking off flow testing on its prospective Reifling formation to confirm light oils and potential hydrocarbon flows. The company says it has completed all preparations to clear the wellbore, including acid stimulation and damage repair and the setup is now ready for action at its ADX-AT-II licen

MB Well Services AW-24 rig setting up for testing at ADX Energy’s Welchau-1 in Upper Austria. Credit: File ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) is wasting no time putting steel in the ground and spanners on the wells, launching a triple-front operational campaign across its Austrian assets that neatly blends exploration upside with near-term production gains. The company has begun rigging up for the resumption of flow testing at its Welchau-1 well in Upper Austria, targeting the promising

Cross section of the Welchau anticline showing the 500m updip oil potential at ADX Energy’s Welchau 1 discovery in Upper Austria. Credit: File Perth-based ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has lifted the lid on what it now believes is a dual-prize appraisal opportunity at its flagship Welchau discovery in Upper Austria. New technical studies have identified both an updip light oil target and a shallower-than-expected gas-condensate accumulation within a connected petroleum system. The te