Ocean Hill Resource Update
Released
Released
Announcement PDF
27th August 2025
ASX: STX The Company Announcement Officer ASX Ltd via electronic lodgement
Ocean Hill Resource Update
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Independent certification by RISC Advisory following acquisition, processing and
interpretation of the Ocean Hill 3D seismic survey, which improved subsurface
definition, enhancing confidence in the resource base.
•
2C Contingent Resources of 180 PJ of conventional gas, with a further 190 PJ of
unrisked 2U Prospective Resource, at Ocean Hill.
•
A second large structure, Ocean Hill South, has been confirmed on the 3D
seismic with an unrisked 2U Prospective Resource of 678 PJ.
Prospective Resource estimate cautionary statement: The above estimated
quantities of petroleum that may potentially be recovered by the application of a
future exploration and development project(s) relate to undiscovered
accumulations. These estimates are un-risked, probabilistically determined, and
have both an associated chance of discovery and a chance of development.
Strike Energy Limited (Strike - ASX: STX) is
pleased to advise that RISC Advisory Pty Ltd
has
completed
the
independent
certification of Strike’s Contingent and
Prospective Resource estimates within EP
495, 100% owned and operated by Strike,
which contains Ocean Hill and the newly
identified Ocean Hill South.
The updated certification follows the
processing and interpretation of Strike’s
recently acquired Ocean Hill 3D seismic
survey. The higher quality data has provided
significantly better subsurface definition,
allowing for a more robust assessment of
the structure.
As a result of the improved definition, the
independently certified 2C Contingent
Resources at Ocean Hill have been refined
down to 180 PJ, with an additional 190 PJ of
unrisked 2U Prospective Resource 1 within
Ocean Hill. When aggregated, the
independently certified Contingent plus
Prospective Resources exceed the previous
2C
assessment,
demonstrating
the
significant prospectivity and potential of the
Ocean Hill area. In addition, RISC has
certified an unrisked 2U Prospective
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Refer to Prospective Resource Cautionary Statement in Key Highlights and Resource Information in Appendix A.
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Resource of 678 PJ2 in the Ocean Hill South structure, which has been confirmed on the new
3D seismic. This is a compartmentalised, fault and dip closured structure and represents one of
the largest undrilled prospects in Strike’s Jurassic wet-gas play.
Ocean Hill sits ~6km from Compressor Station 8 on the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas
Pipeline, providing a clear pathway to market and enhancing the potential for a fast-track, lowcost development 3. Strike is targeting to drill Ocean Hill-2 in 2H CY2026, subject to, among other
things, rig procurement and Strike’s capital position following development priorities 4.
The updated unrisked Contingent and Prospective Resources for Ocean Hill and Ocean Hill
South are outlined in Appendix A on the following pages.
Comments from Managing Director and CEO, Peter Stokes:
“RISC’s updated certification underscores the exceptional prospectivity of Ocean Hill and
the broader Jurassic wet-gas play, where Strike now has both certified contingent resources
and high-quality leads such as Ocean Hill South covered by 3D seismic. This reinforces the
scale and diversity of Strike’s Perth Basin portfolio, which positions the Company to deliver
significant long-term value.
We remain committed to disciplined capital allocation. We will continue to prioritise
investment in those projects that can deliver the most timely and material returns, while
ensuring that exploration and appraisal activity is staged in a way that preserves balance
sheet strength and shareholder value.”
This announcement is authorised for release by the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer in accordance with the Company’s Continuous Disclosure Policy.
Company Contact
Emma Alexander
Investor Relations & Corporate Manager
0419877137
emma.alexander@strikeenergy.com.au
Important Notices - Forward looking statements
Statements contained in this release, including but not limited to those regarding the possible or assumed future costs, projected
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indication or guarantee of future performance. These statements relate to future events and expectations and as such involve known
and unknown risks and significant uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of Strike. Actual results, performance, actions
and developments of Strike may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this release.
Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document. Refer to the risk factors set out in ASX release dated
22 July 2025 titled “Strategic Placement to Fund Strike’s Next Phase of Growth” for a summary of certain general and Strike Energy
specific risk factors that may affect Strike Energy. There can be no assurance that actual outcomes will not differ materially from
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To the maximum extent permitted by law (including the ASX Listing Rules), Strike and any of its affiliates and their directors, officers,
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release will under any circumstances create an implication that there has been no change in the affairs of Strike since the date of
this document.
2 Refer to footnote 1.
3 Subject to appraisal results and confirmation of low CO2 content based on gas sample collected at Ocean Hill-1.
4 Refer ASX release dated 22 July 2025 titled “Strategic Placement to Fund Strike’s Next Phase of Growth” for details of prioritisation of capital to
development projects.
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Appendix A – Resource Information
Ocean Hill Contingent & Prospective Resources (100% net to Strike)
1C
2C
3C
1U
2U
3U
RISC 2022
Raw Gas (Bcf)
154
250
387
-
-
-
Raw Gas Energy Equivalent (PJ)
185
300
464
-
-
-
Condensate (MMstb)
Revisions:
Raw Gas (Bcf)
0.6
1.0
1.7
-
-
-
-77
-100
-101
-
-
-
Raw Gas Energy Equivalent (PJ)
-92
-120
-121
-
-
-
Condensate (MMstb)
RISC 2025
-0.3
-0.4
-0.5
-
-
-
Raw Gas (Bcf)
77
150
286
94
158
260
Raw Gas Energy Equivalent (PJ)
93
180
343
112
190
312
Condensate (MMstb)
0.3
0.6
1.2
0.3
0.6
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Prospective Resource Estimate Information &
Cautionary statement: The above estimated quantities
of petroleum that may potentially be recovered by the
application of a future exploration and development
project(s) relate to undiscovered accumulations.
These estimates are un-risked, probabilistically
determined, and have both an associated chance of
discovery of between 27% and 60% dependent on
reservoir level and a chance of development estimated
to be 75%. Further exploration, appraisal and
evaluation is required via drilling and testing to
determine the existence of a significant quantity of
potentially moveable hydrocarbons. The timing of this
activity is targeted for 2H CY2026, subject to, among
other things, rig procurement and Strike’s capital
position following development priorities. Volumes are
stated in gross with 100% net to Strike. The estimates
have been compiled using Strike’s seismic mapping
and reservoir/resource parameters of the Ocean Hill 1
well. No adjustment has been made to the estimates to
account for inert gas content or fuel and flare gas.
Energy equivalence conversion (HHV) is 1.2 PJ per
Bscf. The Prospective Resource estimates are as at 26
August 2025 and have been estimated in accordance
with the definitions and guidelines of the Petroleum
Resources Management System 2018, published by
the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE PRMS).
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Ocean Hill South Prospective Resources (100% net to Strike)
1U
2U
3U
Raw Gas (Bcf)
181
565
1,539
Raw Gas Energy Equivalent (PJ)
217
678
1,847
Condensate (MMstb)
0.6
2.1
6.6
RISC 2025
Prospective Resource Estimate Information &
Cautionary statement: The above estimated
quantities of petroleum that may potentially be
recovered by the application of a future exploration
and development project(s) relate to undiscovered
accumulations. These estimates are un-risked,
probabilistically determined, and have both an
associated chance of discovery of between 24%
and 36% dependent on reservoir level and a
chance of development estimated to be 70%.
Further exploration, appraisal and evaluation is
required via drilling and testing to determine the
existence of a significant quantity of potentially
moveable hydrocarbons. The timing of this activity
is subject to results at Ocean Hill-2 and is targeted
for CY2027. Volumes are stated in gross with 100%
net to Strike. The estimates have been compiled
using
Strike’s
seismic
mapping
and
reservoir/resource parameters of the Ocean Hill 1
well. No adjustment has been made to the
estimates to account for inert gas content or fuel
and flare gas. Energy equivalence conversion
(HHV) is 1.2 PJ per Bscf. The Prospective Resource
estimates are as at 26 August 2025 and have been
estimated in accordance with the definitions and
guidelines
of
the
Petroleum
Resources
Management System 2018, published by the
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE PRMS).
Contingent Resources Information
The RISC Contingent Resources estimates are evaluated as at 1 July 2025, reported to Strike on
26 August 2025 and are an update to RISC and Contingent Resource estimates released to the
ASX on 10 October 2022.
The updated Contingent Resources are based on the recent 3D seismic data over EP 495 as
well as the drilling, log, and testing data over the Cattamarra and Cadda Formations in the Ocean
Hill-1 well. All Contingent Resources figures in this document are net to Strike. Strike holds a
100% operated interest in EP 495 to which the Resource estimates relate.
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Contingent Resources are reported in accordance with the definitions of Contingent Resources
and guidelines set out in the Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS) prepared by
the Oil and Gas Reserves Committee of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and reviewed
and jointly sponsored by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), World
Petroleum Council (WPC), Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE), Society of
Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA)
and European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE), revised June 2018.
The Contingent Resources have been estimated using a combination of probabilistic and
deterministic methods and arithmetic and probabilistic summation, and are categorised and
reported in the most specific category that reflects the degree of uncertainty in the estimated
quantities, that is 1C, 2C and 3C. The Contingent Resource estimates are un-risked.
The Contingent Resources have been aggregated by arithmetic summation by category, that is
1C, 2C and 3C. As recommended by the PRMS, the Contingent Resources have been
aggregated beyond the project level by arithmetic summation, hence the aggregate 1C may be a
very conservative estimate and the aggregate 3C may be a very optimistic estimate due to the
portfolio effects of arithmetic summation.
Oil and gas Resource estimates are expressions of judgment based on knowledge, experience
and industry practice. Estimates that were valid when originally calculated may alter significantly
when new information or techniques become available. Additionally, by their very nature,
Resource estimates are imprecise and depend to some extent on interpretations, which may
prove to be inaccurate. As further information becomes available through additional drilling,
testing and analysis, the estimates are likely to change. This may result in alterations to
development and production plans which may, in turn, adversely impact the Company’s
operations. Resource estimates are, by nature, forward looking statements and subject to the
same risks as other forward looking statements.
There are no changes or additions to the information provided under ASX Listing Rules 5.33.1 to
5.33.5 in respect to the Contingent Resources that was released to ASX on 10 October 2022.
Oil and gas resource estimation process
Strike Estimates and reports it petroleum Resources in accordance with the definitions and
guidelines of the Petroleum Resources Management System 2018, published by the Society
of Petroleum Engineers (SPE PRMS).
About Strike:
The Resources estimates in this release are based on, and fairly represent, information and
supporting documentation prepared by, or under the supervision of a Qualified Petroleum
Reserves and Resources Evaluator (QPRRE) employed by Strike. The QPRRE is Mr. Andrew
Farley who holds a B.Sc. in Geology, and is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Mr.
Farley is the General Manager – Subsurface and Exploration for the Group and has worked in
the petroleum industry as a practicing geologist for more than 23 years. Mr. Farley has consented
to the inclusion in this report of matters based on his information in the form and context in
which it appears.
About RISC:
The preparation of the Resources report referred to in this release was managed by Mr. Adam
Craig who is an employee of RISC Advisory. Mr. Craig is a member of PESA (2021-24 Western
Australia branch President), a certified Petroleum Geologist of the AAPG and a Fellow of the
Geological Society and holds a BSc (Geology). Mr Craig has over 30-years’ experience in the
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sector and is a qualified petroleum reserves and resources evaluator (QPRRE) as defined by
ASX listing rules.
RISC is an independent oil and gas advisory firm. All of the RISC staff engaged in this assignment
are professionally qualified engineers, geoscientists or analysts, each with many years of relevant
experience and most have in excess of 20 years.
RISC was founded in 1994 to provide independent advice to companies associated with the oil
and gas industry. Today the company has approximately 40 highly experienced professional
staff at offices in Perth, Brisbane, Jakarta and London. We have completed over 2,000
assignments in 70+ countries for nearly 500 clients. Our services cover the entire range of the
oil and gas business lifecycle.
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