** Shares of Australia's 3D Energi TDO.AX jump as much as 13.5% to A$0.147 in their biggest intraday pct gain in a month
** Stock touches its highest level since December 19
** Energy firm says it finds unexpected potential gas targets deeper in Charlemont-1 gas exploration well
** Says drilling paused temporarily for ConocoPhillips Australia to evaluate potential adjustments to well design for further drilling
** Charlemont-1 gas exploration well is natural gas site in Australia. ConocoPhillips Australia is the operator holding 51% stake in project, while co and Korea National Oil Company (KNOC) own minority stakes in project
** Stock last up 7.7%; including session's gains, stock up 52.2% YTD
(Reporting by Aamir Sheik Khalid in Bengaluru)
((Aamir.SheikKhalid@thomsonreuters.com))