Oil and gas 

We develop policy, regulations and interventions to support Australia’s oil and gas industry and supply.

Oil and gas are known as petroleum resources. Petroleum is a naturally occurring mixture of either liquid or gas hydrocarbons. 

Regulating oil and gas

Securing Australian domestic gas supply

We are ensuring that Australian manufacturers, electricity generators, businesses and households continue to have access to internationally competitive gas prices.

Offshore oil and gas

We regulate offshore oil and gas activities in Australian Commonwealth waters. 

Taxes, royalties and export controls on minerals and petroleum

Companies that extract mineral and petroleum resources must pay taxes and royalties. Companies who export minerals must meet requirements.

Decommissioning the Northern Endeavour

The Australian Government has committed to decommissioning the Northern Endeavour Floating Production Storage and Offtake facility and remediating the associated Laminaria-Corallina oil fields.
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Oil and gas sector opportunities

2022 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release

There are 10 areas available for offshore oil and gas exploration. Bidding will close at 4.00 pm on Thursday 2 March 2023.
Find areas and how to bid

National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator

See NOPTA's interactive map presenting the geographical offshore locations of active titles that exist in Australian territorial waters.
Explore the map on the NEATS public portal website

Investing in offshore petroleum exploration  

The offshore petroleum exploration acreage release is part of the Australian Government’s strategy for offshore oil and gas exploration.
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Featured publications

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19 Dec 2022

Resources and energy quarterly

Forecasts the value, volume and price of Australia’s major resources and energy commodity exports.
20 Sep 2021

North Bowen and Galilee Strategic Basin Plan

The Australian Government has released the Unlocking North Bowen and Galilee Strategic Basin Plan.
1 Jan 2021

Beetaloo Strategic Basin Plan

The Beetaloo Strategic Basin Plan is the Australian Government’s strategy for unlocking the resource potential of the Beetaloo Sub-basin in the Northern Territory.
5 Jul 2021

Offshore oil and gas safety review

We reviewed the occupational health and safety (OHS) regulatory regime for offshore oil and gas workers. 

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National Reconstruction Fund

National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill passes through Parliament

The Bill establishes the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.
Gas storage facility

Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism reform: have your say

The Australian Government is seeking feedback on reforms to the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM). Submissions close 23 February 2023.
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Critical Minerals Office

Critical Minerals Development Program: virtual information session replay

We’ve published a recording and transcript of the virtual information session for the Critical Minerals Development Program that took place on 25 January 2023.
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Critical Minerals Office

Critical Minerals Development Program grants now open

Australian businesses and state or territory governments can apply for a co-funded grant of up to $30 million to support early and mid-stage critical minerals projects.