Vintage Energy Shelves JV Restructure, Keeps 50% Stake as SA Grant Backs Drilling

The latest announcement is out from Metgasco Ltd ( (AU:MEL) ).

Vintage Energy has abandoned a planned restructuring of its Southern Flank Joint Ventures, opting not to proceed with the $5.9 million acquisitions of 25% interests in PRL 211 and ATP 2021 from both Bridgeport and Metgasco. Instead, Vintage will retain its existing 50% interest and operatorship, maintaining the current joint venture structure after deeming ongoing delays and uncertainty from farm-out negotiations to be against the projects’ best interests.

The decision comes as the joint ventures secure $5 million in South Australian government grants to help fund the Odin-3 and Vali-4 gas wells, expected to cover up to half of drilling costs and support plans to boost gas production and assess oil potential by 2028. Vintage believes industry interest in the assets remains strong and will now focus on finalising drilling plans, funding and execution of its 2026 work program, which it expects will enhance the value, production and cash generation of the Southern Flank assets for stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MEL) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Metgasco Ltd stock, see the AU:MEL Stock Forecast page.

More about Metgasco Ltd

Vintage Energy Ltd is an Australian oil and gas explorer and producer focused on the Cooper Basin, where it operates permits PRL 211 and ATP 2021. The company holds a 50% stake in these Southern Flank Joint Ventures, targeting known producing gas reserves with existing supply agreements into south‑east Australia and identified oil prospects.

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