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Jul 2025 Major Projects Facilitation Agency
New clean energy and resource projects awarded major project status
Two new projects, one in silica mining and the other in carbon capture and storage, will boost Australia’s clean energy future. -
Jul 2025
Clearer labelling for seafood in hospitality settings is here
Hospitality businesses can start labelling the origin of seafood dishes in line with new consumer labelling laws. -
Jul 2025
Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 4
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the October to December 2025 quarter. -
Jun 2025 Office of the Chief Economist
Australia’s resources and energy exports set to soften amid trade uncertainties
We have released updated forecasts for Australia’s commodity exports in the June 2025 edition of the Resources and energy quarterly (REQ). -
Jun 2025
The Australian Government is reviewing gas market regulation
The Gas Market Review will examine the key instruments for securing domestic gas supply. Submissions are open until 15 August 2025. -
Jun 2025
Remake of the OPGGS (Safety) Regulations to improve worker safety
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Safety) Regulations 2024 came into effect on 12 June 2025. -
Jun 2025 National Artificial Intelligence Centre
AI is driving growth in jobs, research and innovation across Australia
Australia’s 2025 Artificial intelligence ecosystem report analyses current growth and opportunities across industries.
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22 June 2021
2021 APPEA conference wrap up
A wrap up on the biggest oil and gas event of the year – the 2021 APPEA Conference in Perth, Western Australia -
15 June 2021
2021 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release: now open
Bidding is now open for the 2021 acreage release with 21 areas available for oil and gas investment. -
13 May 2021
Cost recovery levy for Laminaria and Corallina oilfields and associated infrastructure
A temporary levy on offshore petroleum production will recover the costs of decommissioning and remediating the Laminaria and Corallina oilfields and associated infrastructure. -
19 January 2021
2021 Acreage Release: have your say
Consultation is now open on potential areas to be included in the 2021 Acreage Release. Submissions are welcome until 8 March. -
22 December 2020
Temporary flexibility measures for offshore explorers to conclude
Temporary flexibility measures for offshore exploration will conclude on 31 January 2021. -
14 December 2020
Government announces the decommissioning of the Northern Endeavour
The Australian Government will decommission the Northern Endeavour floating production storage and offtake facility and remediate the associated oil fields. -
14 December 2020
An enhanced framework for decommissioning offshore oil and gas infrastructure: have your say
We are seeking views on an enhanced framework for decommissioning offshore petroleum infrastructure. Submissions are open until 22 January. -
2 September 2020
APPEA 2020 Acreage Release webinar now available
The on-demand webinar walks you through the 2020 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release. -
26 August 2020
2020 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release: now open
Bidding is now open for the 2020 acreage release with 42 areas available for oil and gas investment. -
12 August 2020
2020 Acreage Release launch webinar: register now
The Australian Government will announce the 2020 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release at APPEA’s Re-Connect webinar on 26 August. -
7 August 2020
Offshore oil and gas safety draft policy framework: have your say
A draft policy framework for the offshore oil and gas safety regime is open for comment, as part of our ongoing review. Consultation closes on 29 October 2020. -
4 May 2020
2020 Acreage Release: Have your say
Consultation is now open on potential areas to be included in the 2020 Acreage Release.