There are 5 release areas available for offshore greenhouse gas storage exploration.
They are offshore of Northern Territory and Western Australia.
Bids can be submitted between Friday 4 March 2022 and Thursday 10 March 2022.

Explore acreage release areas
See regional geology, high resolution maps, block diagrams and block listings for the acreage release areas.
Industry nominated the release areas. Then we consulted with the public, governments and stakeholders to determine the final release.
Take part in the acreage release
You must read the Australian Government gazette notice before submitting your work-bid application.

Read more
- View the 2021 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release webinar on Geoscience Australia’s YouTube channel.
- Learn more about the offshore greenhouse gas storage acreage release process.
- We regulate offshore greenhouse gas storage in Australian Commonwealth waters.
- Companies must meet a number of requirements before commencing offshore activities.
- The acreage release is an initiative to support the deployment of carbon capture and storage.
Contact us
Email ghgacreage@industry.gov.au
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