Acreage release

Obtain an exploration permit – Acreage release

A petroleum exploration permit authorises the holder to explore for petroleum in the permit area. The Joint Authority for an offshore area may invite applications for the grant of a work or cash bid petroleum exploration permit over areas released as part of the annual Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release. All areas are clearly identified as either work program or cash bid.

Useful links

• Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
• Offshore petroleum exploration acreage release process
• Factsheet: Annual title assessment report
• Factsheet: Financial resources
• Factsheet: Declaration of experience and disclosures
• Factsheet: FAQs for declarations of experience and disclosures
• Guideline: Offshore petroleum exploration: work-bid (effective 2 March 2022)
• Guideline: Applicant suitability (effective 2 March 2022)
• Application fees and annual levies

NOPTA Forms Guidance

The NOPTA Forms Guidance – Petroleum has been developed as a general guide to assist applicants and titleholders in making valid applications, notifications and nominations.