Petroleum and Geothermal Services
Petroleum and Geothermal Services
The Petroleum Division of the Department of Mines and Petroleum is responsible for the approval and administration of State petroleum titles and associated operational activities performed under the Petroleum Pipelines Act 1969 (PPA69), Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1982 (PSLA82) and Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act 1967 (PGERA67). These responsibilities include:
- Preparing the release of acreage for exploration and administering the bidding system;
- Assessment of applications and the grant of title;
- Title administration and collection of fees;
- Approval of operational activities (e.g. drill a well, conduct a survey);
- Native Title negotiation;
- Stakeholder consultation; and
- Ensuring compliance under the relevant legislation.
The Petroleum Division is committed to delivering a first class regulatory service that provides clarity and transparency in all aspects of its operations.
