Metgasco Limited engages in the exploration, appraisal, development, production, and commercialization of oil and gas properties in the Cooper Eromanga Basin, Australia. It holds 25 interests in the ATP 2021 project comprising the Vali gas field located in Queensland; and the PRL 211 project located in the South Australian Cooper Basin. The company also invests in and develops related energy infrastructure. Metgasco Limited was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in West Perth, Australia.
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Metgasco Limited engages in the exploration, appraisal, development, production, and commercialization of oil and gas properties in the Cooper Eromanga Basin, Australia. It holds 25 interests in the ATP 2021 project comprising the Vali gas field located in Queensland; and the PRL 211 project located in the South Australian Cooper Basin.
Fundamentals
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Historical Data48 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.11% | — |
| 10 July | 0.11% | — |
| 9 July | 0.11% | — |
| 8 July | 0.11% | — |
| 7 July | 0.11% | — |
| 6 July | 0.11% | — |
| 3 July | 0.11% | — |
| 2 July | 0.11% | — |
| 1 July | 0.08% | — |
Metgasco LTD (MEL) Short Interest Summary
Metgasco LTD (MEL) currently has 0.11% of its shares sold short (40 thousand shares, worth approximately $0K), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes MEL the #450 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in MEL is up 0.00% over the past week and up 0.03% over the past month. MEL is part of the Energy sector on the ASX.
Recent MEL Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.11% | 0.0M | $0.01 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.11% | 0.0M | $0.01 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.11% | 0.0M | $0.01 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.11% | 0.0M | $0.01 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.11% | 0.0M | $0.01 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.11% | 0.0M | $0.01 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.11% | 0.0M | $0.01 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.11% | 0.0M | $0.01 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.08% | 0.0M | $0.01 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.08% | 0.0M | $0.01 |
MEL Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metgasco LTD (MEL)'s current short interest?
Metgasco LTD (MEL) currently has a short interest of 0.11% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.11% of MEL's shares have been sold short by investors who expect the price to decline. This data is sourced from ASIC reports and updated daily.
Is MEL heavily shorted on the ASX?
MEL has a relatively low short interest of 0.11%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for MEL investors?
Short interest in MEL shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.11%, MEL's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this MEL short data come from?
Short position data is published by ASIC with a four trading day delay (T+4) and covers reported short positions as a percentage of total shares on issue. ASX Short Data also tracks daily gross short sales (T+1), securities lending, and director trades for MEL.