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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 – 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
    • Are you on our distribution list?
  • 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
    • Are you on our distribution list
  • 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
    • Are you on our distribution list?
  • Australian Petroleum News April 2009 (Special Edition)[PDF, 63KB]
    • Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release
  • Australian Petroleum News March 2009 pdf [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
    • Are you on our distribution lists?
  • Australian Petroleum News December 2008 pdf [PDF, 204KB]:
    • Offshore Exploration Acreage Proposed for Release in 2009
    • Award of 15 New Offshore Exploration Permits
    • Do you want to advertise in the 2009
    • 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
    • Are you on our distribution list?
  • 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
    • Australian Petroleum Statistics; Are you on our distribution list?
  • 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
    • Are you on our distribution list?
  • Australian Petroleum News December 2007 [PDF, 252KB]:
    • New Australian Government Department
    • Offshore Exploration Acreage Proposed for Release in 2008
    • Re-release of 2007 Areas
    • Summary of Areas Currently Available for Bidding
    • Promotion of Australian Offshore Acreage
    • Do you want to advertise in the 2008 Acreage Release Package?
    • Geoscience Australia News
    • NOPSA - Review of Operations
    • Australian Petroleum Statistics
    • Are you on our distribution list?
  • Australian Petroleum News September 2007 [PDF, 282KB]:
    • Award of Nineteen New Offshore Exploration Permits
    • New Shipping Area Introduced by AMSA
    • Nomination of Areas for the 2008 Offshore Acreage Release
    • Re-release of 2008 Areas
    • Summary of Areas Currently Available for Bidding
    • Geoscience Australia News
    • Promotion of Australian (Commonwealth Waters) Offshore Acreage
    • Award of the First Offshore Infrastructure Licence
    • New Production Licences Issued
    • Australian Petroleum Statistics
    • Are You on Our Distribution List?
  • Australian Petroleum News June 2007 [PDF, 77KB]:
    • 2007 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release
    • Nomination of Areas for the 2008 Offshore Acreage Release
    • Re-release of 2006 Areas
    • Summary of Areas Currently Available for Bidding
    • Geoscience Australia News
    • Promotion of Australian Offshore Acreage
    • Australian Petroleum Statistics
    • Are you on our distribution list?
  • Australian Petroleum News April 2007 [PDF, 72KB]:
    • Are You on Our Distribution List?
    • Australian Petroleum Statistics
    • Geoscience Australia News
    • Consolidation of Petroleum Regulations Under the PSLA
    • Greater Sunrise Treaties Enter into Force
    • New Production Licence Granted over Stybarrow
    • Promotion of Australian Offshore Acreage
    • Summary of Areas Currently Available for Bidding; Re-release of 2006 Areas
    • Award of Twelve New Offshore Exploration Permits.
For any enquiries please contact petroleum.exploration@ret.gov
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