Key Petroleum (ASX:KEY) Awaits Decision on Eight Cooper-Eromanga PCA Applications

Sonal Goyal

26 October 2026 03:01 PM AEDT

Key Petroleum (ASX:KEY) Awaits Decision on Eight Cooper-Eromanga PCA Applications

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Key Highlights

Eight PCA applications over ATP 920 and ATP 924 remain at the decision stage.
PCAs would provide tenure of up to 15 years if approved.
Audited FY26 accounts were finalised on 25 September 2026.
A share placement raised about A$247,053.

Key Petroleum Limited (ASX:KEY) released its quarterly report for the period ended 30 September 2026, covering its petroleum interests in the Cooper-Eromanga Basin in Queensland, regulatory applications and corporate matters.

PCA applications

Key has eight Potential Commercial Area applications across ATP 920 and ATP 924. According to the Queensland Government's departmental system, all eight remain under consideration at the decision stage with no further formal notifications received. The company said the regulatory framework for the Lake Eyre Basin, which restricts new petroleum resource activities and approvals, may have contributed to the extended process.

What approval would provide

If approved, and subject to the terms of each declaration, the PCAs would provide a tenure framework of up to 15 years, supporting long-term development planning, potential partnerships and future funding. After approval, the company intends to undertake technical studies to assess the next stage of project development.

Corporate matters

The audited financial statements and annual report for the year ended 30 June 2026 were finalised on 25 September 2026. The company raised about A$247,053 through a share placement, will hold its AGM on 20 November 2026 and said it will continue to explore further placement opportunities to strengthen working capital.

Why This Could Matter

The PCA applications determine the length of tenure available over the company's Queensland acreage, and no decision had been notified by the end of the quarter. The company's activities in the period centred on monitoring those applications and completing its annual reporting.

Final Thoughts

Key Petroleum (ASX:KEY) reported that all eight PCA applications remain undecided, alongside completed audited accounts and a small placement.

FAQs

Q: How many PCA applications does Key Petroleum (ASX:KEY) have?

A: Eight, across ATP 920 and ATP 924.

Q: How long would PCA tenure last?

A: Up to 15 years.

Q: When is the AGM?

A: 20 November 2026.

Q: How much did the placement raise?

A: About A$247,053.

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