Tamboran Announces US$55.4 Million PIPE of Common Stock to Fund Ongoing Drilling Activities to Reach Plateau Production From the Proposed SS Pilot Project
Highlights
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Tamboran Resource Corporation has entered into subscription agreements to issue approximately 3.1 million shares of Common Stock in a Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) to institutional investors at a price of
US per share, representing a$17.74 15% discount to the closing price on May 12, 2025. Tamboran expects to receive gross proceeds of approximatelyUS , before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses.$55.4 million -
The initial
US of the PIPE is expected to close on Friday May 16, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The closing of the remaining$44.4 million US is subject to approval by Tamboran’s shareholders and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.$11.0 million - Following the completion of the PIPE, Tamboran expects to be fully funded to drill and complete the remaining three wells required to deliver first gas under the proposed ~40 MMcf/d (~19 MMcf/d net Tamboran) Shenandoah South (SS) Pilot Project. First gas is planned for mid-2026, subject to weather and customary regulatory approvals.
- Flow testing of the SS-2H sidetrack (SS-2H ST1) well has commenced after a longer “soaking” period following analysis of wells across the Beetaloo Bain to date. The IP30 flow test is expected to be announced in June 2025 and testing is planned to continue for a full 90-days.
- Having secured funding, Tamboran plans to drill three wells commencing in mid-2025 to supply gas to the proposed SS Pilot Project. Following the drilling, Tamboran will stimulate four wells (the SS-3H well and the three wells drilled in 2025) under a single campaign to maximize cost and operational efficiencies planned for late 2025/1H 2026, subject to JV approval.
- One well is planned to be flow tested following the stimulation campaign, with the remaining wells being cased and “soaked” ahead of production in mid-2026.
Tamboran Resources Corporation Chief Executive Officer, Joel Riddle, said:
“The additional capital, raised through the PIPE and the asset sale to Daly Waters allows us to be fully funded to drill and complete the three remaining wells that are expected to support production of appraisal gas reaching ~40 MMcf/d at our proposed Shenandoah South Pilot Project in mid-2026. The three well drilling program is planned to commence in mid-2025 and will allow continuous operations until the end of 2025 to support cost efficiency.
“The SS-2H ST1 well, which has been soaking since mid-March, 2025, has now commenced flow testing. We are on track to announce the IP30 flow result in June 2025.
“We thank our shareholders for their support in the PIPE and look forward to a busy 2H 2025 and delivery of first gas from our operations in mid-2026.”
Private Placement Transaction
Tamboran Resource Corporation today announced it has entered into subscription agreements to issue approximately 3.1 million shares of Common Stock in a PIPE to institutional investors. Tamboran expects to receive gross proceeds of approximately
The PIPE was conducted at a price of
The initial
The transaction was supported by a
Use of funds from the PIPE includes:
- Drilling of the remaining three wells expected to be required for Tamboran’s proposed 40 MMcf/d Pilot Project at the Shenandoah South location in the Beetaloo Basin to reach first production, which is planned for mid-2026, subject to weather and standard stakeholder approvals;
- Funding of the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility until Tamboran and DWE finalize terms with lenders; and
- General working capital.
BofA Securities is acting as sole placement agent to the Company in connection with the PIPE.
The shares of Common Stock being issued and sold in the PIPE have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or applicable state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
Operational update
Tamboran commenced a “soaking” of the SS-2H ST1 well in March 2025. Soaking is a process whereby once an initial clean-up period is done to dehydrate the fractures as much as possible; the shut-in (“soaking” period) allows the remaining water to imbibe into the rock, increasing the formation’s relative permeability to gas.
The well was re-opened to commence flow testing in mid-May, 2025 and is planned to be flow tested over a full 90-day period to understand the decline curve of the well. Tamboran plans to update the market at the IP30, 60 and 90 intervals, subject to any weather or unforeseen events.
Following the completion of the capital raise, Tamboran expects to be fully funded to drill and complete the remaining three wells to deliver first gas to the proposed ~40 MMcf/d (~19 MMcf/d net Tamboran) SS Pilot Project. First gas production is planned for mid-2026, subject to weather and customary regulatory approvals.
This announcement was approved and authorized for release by Joel Riddle, Chief Executive Officer of Tamboran Resources Corporation.
About Tamboran Resources Corporation
Tamboran Resources Corporation (“Tamboran” or the “Company”), through its subsidiaries, is the largest acreage holder and operator with approximately 1.9 million net prospective acres in the Beetaloo Sub-basin within the Greater McArthur Basin in the
Tamboran’s key assets include a
The Company has also secured ~420 acres (170 hectares) of land at the Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct in Darwin, the location of Tamboran’s proposed NTLNG project. Pre-FEED activities are being undertaken by Bechtel Corporation.
Disclaimer
Tamboran makes no representation, assurance or guarantee as to the accuracy or likelihood of fulfilment of any forward-looking statement or any outcomes expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. The forward-looking statements in this report reflect expectations held at the date of this document. Except as required by applicable law or the ASX Listing Rules, Tamboran disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly update any forward-looking statements, or discussion of future financial prospects, whether as a result of new information or of future events.
The information contained in this announcement does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient and is not financial product advice. Before making an investment decision, recipients of this announcement should consider their own needs and situation and, if necessary, seek independent professional advice. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Tamboran and its officers, employees, agents and advisers give no warranty, representation or guarantee as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information contained in this presentation. Further, none of Tamboran nor its officers, employees, agents or advisers accept, to the extent permitted by law, responsibility for any loss, claim, damages, costs or expenses arising out of, or in connection with, the information contained in this announcement.
Note on Forward-Looking Statements
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It is possible that the Company’s future financial performance may differ from expectations due to a variety of factors, including but not limited to: our early stage of development with no material revenue expected until 2026 and our limited operating history; the substantial additional capital required for our business plan, which we may be unable to raise on acceptable terms; our strategy to deliver natural gas to the Australian East Coast and select Asian markets being contingent upon constructing additional pipeline capacity, which may not be secured; the absence of proved reserves and the risk that our drilling may not yield natural gas in commercial quantities or quality; the speculative nature of drilling activities, which involve significant costs and may not result in discoveries or additions to our future production or reserves; the challenges associated with importing
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