The Australian Government is now operating in line with Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
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.
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.
You must read the Australian Government gazette notice before submitting your work-bid application.
Find key information for bidding on the release areas.
