** 3D Energi TDO.AX jumps as much as 16.1% to A$0.18, highest since November 27; last up 6.5%
** Energy co says drilling operations indicate probable gas presence at its offshore Otway project in Victoria
** About 5.5 mln shares traded, 2.6x the 30-day average
** TDO gained 68.5% in 2025
(Reporting by Jasmeen Ara Shaikh in Bengaluru)
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