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Sep 2022
PERUMIN to showcase Australia’s METS industry
The Australian Government is supporting our mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector at Peru’s annual mining conference.
Sep 2022
Critical minerals projects receive $50 million
The Australian Government has committed $50 million to the critical minerals industry.
Jul 2022
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Delegation visit marks first milestone in Australia–India critical minerals partnership
The Critical Minerals Facilitation Office arranged the visit under the Australia–India Critical Minerals Investment Partnership.
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29 September 2022
Government announces extra gas supply to avoid shortfall forecast
The Australian Government has secured gas supply commitments from the east coast gas exporters.
25 August 2022
Nominate areas for the 2023 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release
Nominate areas for the 2023 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release before Thursday 1 September 2022.
24 August 2022
2022 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release: open for bidding
Bidding is now open for the 2022 acreage release with 10 areas available for petroleum exploration.
26 July 2022
2022 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release launch webinar: register now
Registration is now open to attend the webinar that will launch the 2022 Offshore Petroleum Acreage Release on 24 August 2022.
1 April 2022
Petrofac Facilities Management Limited to lead Phase 1 of decommissioning the Northern Endeavour
We have conducted a global, competitive, multi-stage tender for Phase 1 of the Northern Endeavour decommissioning. Today we announced the contractor who has been engaged to deliver this $324.89m contract.
7 March 2022
Trailing liability for decommissioning of offshore petroleum property guidelines released
Expanded remedial direction provisions for offshore petroleum titles came into effect on the 2 March 2022. These provisions are referred to as trailing liability. Read the trailing liability guideline.
24 February 2022
Amendments to enhance offshore oil and gas decommissioning
Changes to the offshore oil and gas decommissioning framework will ensure Australia plans for and manages increased levels of decommissioning activity.
8 December 2021
Exposure draft of the offshore Environment Regulations remake: have your say
We want your views on the exposure draft for the remake of the offshore environmental regulatory regime. Submissions close on 8 March 2022.
4 November 2021
2022 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release: have your say
Consultation is now open on potential areas to be included in the 2022 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release. Feedback is welcome until 14 December 2021.
25 October 2021
Offshore oil and gas guidance updates: have your say
We are seeking feedback on guidelines and factsheets to support reforms to the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006.
13 October 2021
Implementation report of Chief Scientist’s audit findings released
The department’s response to the Government-specific findings of the Chief Scientist’s independent audit of NOPSEMA’s Consideration of Exploration in the Great Australian Bight.
24 September 2021
Proposed revisions to NOPTA’s Cost Recovery Implementation Statement: have your say
NOPTA is undertaking a two-week consultation with industry stakeholders on the proposed revisions to its Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS). Consultation closes 8 October 2021.