unusual interest in bass, se longtom a winner?

late interest in BAss Strait Oil today. You have to wonder if Esso Bhp's Southeast Longtom just drilled by the Ocean Patriot was a winner like the oil discovery Remora before it. Trouble is Esso and BHP are like fishes whatnots when it comes to divulging information on these drills.

CNOOC interest in the Galilee Basin is also interesting. Suggests they could also be looking further south at the offshore Gippsland drilling opportunities that the smaller companies like Bass and Moby have on offer. Don't expect Esso BHP to ramp things up they are happy with the way they control their backyard. Be good for them if the Chinese came in and rocked their boats some.