The Australian Government manages over 10 million km² of ocean, one of the largest marine jurisdictions in the world.
We regulate oil and gas activities in Australian Commonwealth waters under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006. These waters are the offshore area beyond coastal waters, between 3 and approximately 200 nautical miles from shore.
We also regulate greenhouse gas storage in Australian Commonwealth waters under the Act.
Our regulatory activities include:
- permits, leases and licences (titles)
- environmental management
- occupational health and safety
- well integrity.