Resources

The Australian Government is committed to creating a policy framework to expand Australia's resource base, increase the international competitiveness of our resources sector and improve the regulatory regime, consistent with the principles of environmental responsibility and sustainable development.

Australian Petroleum News

The Department produces and distributes an occasional newsletter concerning offshore petroleum exploration and production issues. To access current and past issues, please use the links below:

Australian Petroleum News—May 2012 [PDF 828KB] | [DOC 729KB]

Exploration investment opportunities
Preparing a petroleum exploration bid
2013 Acreage Release nominations and call for images
National Electronic Approvals Tracking System

Australian Petroleum News—December 2011 [PDF 828KB] | [DOC 729KB]

Proposed Areas: 2012 Acreage Release [PDF 940KB]
NOPTA/NOPSEMA Commencement: 1 January 2012
New Industry Notification Requirements
NOPSA Operational Effectiveness Review Outcomes
Geology of the Northern Perth Basin
Exploration Investment Opportunities
Exploration Permits Granted

Australian Petroleum News—September 2011 [PDF 760KB] | [DOC 3MB]

International Offshore Petroleum Regulators and Operators Summit
Marine Bioregional Planning - Stakeholder Consultation
Exploration Investment Opportunities
Offshore Petroleum Regulatory Reform Update
Environmental Law Reform
Greenhouse Gas Assessment Permits

Australian Petroleum News—July 2011 [PDF 680KB] | [DOC 600KB]

New Exploration Permits Granted
2012 Industry Area Nominations - closing 29 July 2011
Exploration Investment Opportunities
Offshore Petroleum Regulatory Reform Update
Commencement of legislation and regulations to impose well levies
Update on International Offshore Petroleum Regulators and Operators Summit
Update on Australian Hydrographic Office Requirements

Australian Petroleum News—May 2011 [PDF 349KB] | [DOC 458KB]

Montara Commission of Inquiry: The Australian Government Response
Amendments to Implement a National Offshore Petroleum Regulator

Australian Petroleum News—April 2011 [PDF 4.0MB] | [DOC 458KB]

Executive Employment Opportunity: National Offshore Petroleum Tiles Administrator
Consultation: Upstream Petroluem Regulatory Reform Cost Recovery
International Offshore Petroleum Regulators and Operators Summit
Exploration Investment Opportunities
Regulations Consolidation and Amendment Update

Australian Petroleum News—December 2010 [PDF 1.5MB] | [DOC 968KB]

Proposed Areas: 2011 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release [PDF 914KB]
Montara Commission of Inquiry Update
Revised Exploration Guidelines: Effective 1 January 2011
Exploration Investment Opportunities
Resource Management and Administration Regulations Consolidation: Public Consultation
Offshore Petroleum Legislative Amendments Passed

Australian Petroleum News—October 2010 [PDF 234KB]

Industry Consultation: Resource Taxation Arrangements
Montara Commission of Inquiry
Offshore Petroleum Safety Regulatory Inquiry Draft Response for Consultation
Offshore Exploration Developments
Geoscience Australia News
Permits Adjacent to Offshore-Coastal Boundaries
Good Standing Arrangements

Australian Petroleum News—June 2010 [PDF 234KB]

Resource Super Profit Tax Consultation
2010 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release
2011 Release Area Nominations
New Exploration Permits Granted
NOPSA Board Appointment
Update on Regulations Consolidation

Australian Petroleum News—April 2010 [PDF 211KB]

The 2010 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release
Institutional Reform Workshop Update
Australia-India Energy and Minerals Forum, Perth 7-8 June 2010
New data for SW Australian petroleum frontiers
Development Update
Exploration Investment Opportunities
Australian Petroleum Statistics Update

Australian Petroleum News—December 2009 [PDF 287KB]

Proposed areas for the 2010 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release
Acreage re-release of 2009 round 1 areas
Summary of areas currently available for bidding
Geoscience Australia News: Data Supporting 2009 Acreage Release Areas
Promotion of Australian offshore petroleum exploration acreage
Commission of inquiry: Montara Wellhead Platform
Consolidation of offshore regulations
Australian Petroleum Statistics

Australian Petroleum News—October 2009 [PDF 98KB]

Award of 10 New Offshore Exploration Permits
Re-release of 2008 Areas
Summary of Areas Currently Available for Bidding
Reminder: Nomination of Areas for the 2010 Offshore Acreage Release
New Petroleum Titles Granted for the Gorgon Project
Montara Wellhead Platform – Uncontrolled Hydrocarbon Release
NOPSA CEO and Board Appointments Announced
Geoscience Australia News
Australian Petroleum Statistics
Amendments to the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
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Australian Petroleum News—September 2009 [PDF 47KB]

West Atlas – Minister Ferguson Inspects Response to Oil Spill
Nomination of Areas for the 2010 Offshore Acreage Release
Re-release of 2008 Areas
Summary of Areas Currently Available for Bidding
Australian Petroleum Statistics
Call for Comments on Proposed Changes to the Data Management Regulations
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Australian Petroleum News—June 2009 (Special Edition) [PDF 47KB]

Policy Review on Grants and Renewals of Retention Leases

Australian Petroleum News—June 2009 [PDF 89KB]

2009 Release of Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage
Award of 16 New Offshore Exploration Permits
Re-release of 2008 Areas
Summary of Areas Currently Available for Bidding
Promotion of Australian Offshore Acreage
NOPSA Board Appointments Announced
Australian Petroleum Statistics
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Australian Petroleum News—April 2009 (Special Edition) [PDF 63KB]

Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release

Australian Petroleum News—March 2009 [PDF 138KB]

Additional Special Offshore Exploration Acreage Proposed for Release in 2009
Re-release of 2008 Areas
Promotion of Australian Offshore Acreage
New Production Licence Granted over Crux
Geoscience Australia News
Consolidated and Renumbered Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (OPGGSA) now Available
Australian Petroleum Statistics
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Australian Petroleum News—December 2008 [PDF 204KB]

Offshore Exploration Acreage Proposed for Release in 2009
Award of 15 New Offshore Exploration Permits
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Acreage Release Package?
Re-release of 2008 Areas
Summary of Areas Currently Available for Bidding
Promotion of Australian Offshore Acreage
Geoscience Australia News
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Legislation
Australian Petroleum Statistics
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Australian Petroleum News—September 2008 (Special Edition) [PDF 53KB]

Consolidation of Regulations
Customs Tariff by-law for Eastern Greater Sunrise Offshore Area

Australian Petroleum News—August 2008 (Special Edition) [PDF 50KB]

Amendment to Datum Provisions in the Offshore Petroleum Act

Australian Petroleum News—July 2008 (Special Edition) [PDF 102KB]

Award of a New Offshore Exploration Permit
Nomination of Areas for the 2009 Offshore Acreage Release
Re-release of 2007 Areas
Summary of Areas Currently Available for Bidding
Promotion of Australian Offshore Acreage
Geoscience Australia News
Retention Lease Policy Changes
The Offshore Petroleum Act 2006 (OPA)
Amendment to Offshore Petroleum Act to allow CO2 Injection and Storage in Offshore Areas
IEA Carbon Capture and Storage Regulators' Network
Cessation of the Timor Sea Designated Authority and Commencement of the Timor-Leste National Petroleum Authority
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Australian Petroleum News—June 2008 (Special Edition) [PDF 66KB]

Proclamation of the Offshore Petroleum Act 2006

Australian Petroleum News—May 2008 [PDF 79KB]

Award of Nine New Offshore Exploration Permits
Re-release of 2007 Areas
Summary of Areas Currently Available for Bidding
Promotion of Australian Offshore Acreage
Geoscience Australia News
Offshore Petroleum Act 2006 (OPA) Update
Amendment to Offshore Petroleum Act to allow CO2 Injection and Storage in Offshore Areas
Australian Petroleum Statistics
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Australian Petroleum News—December 2007 [PDF 252KB]