The Department produces and distributes an occasional newsletter concerning offshore petroleum exploration and production issues. To access current and past issues, please use the links below:
Australian Petroleum News - December 2011 [PDF 828KB] | 
[DOC, 729KB]
- Proposed Areas: 2012 Acreage Release [PDF, 940KB]
- NOPTA/NOPSEMA Commencement: 1 January 2012
- New Industry Notification Requirements
- NOPSA Operational Effectiveness Review Outcomes
- Geology of the Northern Perth Basin
- Exploration Investment Opportunities
- Exploration Permits Granted
Australian Petroleum News - September 2011 [PDF 760KB | DOC 3MB]
- International Offshore Petroleum Regulators and Operators Summit
- Marine Bioregional Planning - Stakeholder Consultation
- Exploration Investment Opportunities
- Offshore Petroleum Regulatory Reform Update
- Environmental Law Reform
- Greenhouse Gas Assessment Permits
Australian Petroleum News - July 2011 [PDF 680KB | DOC 600KB]
- New Exploration Permits Granted
- 2012 Industry Area Nominations - closing 29 July 2011
- Exploration Investment Opportunities
- Offshore Petroleum Regulatory Reform Update
- Commencement of legislation and regulations to impose well levies
- Update on International Offshore Petroleum Regulators and Operators Summit
- Update on Australian Hydrographic Office Requirements
Australian Petroleum News - May 2011 [PDF 349KB | DOC 458KB]
- Montara Commission of Inquiry: The Australian Government Response
- Amendments to Implement a National Offshore Petroleum Regulator
Australian Petroleum News - April 2011 [PDF 4.0MB | DOC 458KB]
- Executive Employment Opportunity: National Offshore Petroleum Tiles Administrator
- Consultation: Upstream Petroluem Regulatory Reform Cost Recovery
- International Offshore Petroleum Regulators and Operators Summit
- Exploration Investment Opportunities
- Regulations Consolidation and Amendment Update
Australian Petroleum News - December 2010 [PDF 1.5Mb | DOC 968KB]
- Proposed Areas: 2011 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release [PDF 914KB]
- Montara Commission of Inquiry Update
- Revised Exploration Guidelines: Effective 1 January 2011
- Exploration Investment Opportunities
- Resource Management and Administration Regulations Consolidation: Public Consultation
- Offshore Petroleum Legislative Amendments Passed
Australian Petroleum News – October 2010 [PDF 234KB]
- Industry Consultation: Resource Taxation Arrangements
- Montara Commission of Inquiry
- Offshore Petroleum Safety Regulatory Inquiry Draft Response for Consultation
- Offshore Exploration Developments
- Geoscience Australia News
- Permits Adjacent to Offshore-Coastal Boundaries
- Good Standing Arrangements
Australian Petroleum News – June 2010 [PDF 234KB]
- Resource Super Profit Tax Consultation
- 2010 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release
- 2011 Release Area Nominations
- New Exploration Permits Granted
- NOPSA Board Appointment
- Update on Regulations Consolidation
Australian Petroleum News - April 2010 [PDF 211KB]
- The 2010 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release
- Institutional Reform Workshop Update
- Australia-India Energy and Minerals Forum, Perth 7-8 June 2010
- New data for SW Australian petroleum frontiers
- Development Update
- Exploration Investment Opportunities
- Australian Petroleum Statistics Update
Australian Petroleum News - December 2009 [PDF 287KB]
- Proposed areas for the 2010 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release
- Acreage re-release of 2009 round 1 areas
- Summary of areas currently available for bidding
- Geoscience Australia News: Data Supporting 2009 Acreage Release Areas
- Promotion of Australian offshore petroleum exploration acreage
- Commission of inquiry: Montara Wellhead Platform
- Consolidation of offshore regulations
- Australian Petroleum Statistics
Australian Petroleum News - October 2009 [PDF 98KB]
- Award of 10 New Offshore Exploration Permits
- Re-release of 2008 Areas
- Summary of Areas Currently Available for Bidding
- Reminder: Nomination of Areas for the 2010 Offshore Acreage Release
- New Petroleum Titles Granted for the Gorgon Project
- Montara Wellhead Platform – Uncontrolled Hydrocarbon Release
- NOPSA CEO and Board Appointments Announced
- Geoscience Australia News
- Australian Petroleum Statistics
- Amendments to the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
- Are you on our distribution list?
Australian Petroleum News - September 2009 [PDF 47KB]
- West Atlas – Minister Ferguson Inspects Response to Oil Spill
- Nomination of Areas for the 2010 Offshore Acreage Release
- Re-release of 2008 Areas
- Summary of Areas Currently Available for Bidding
- Australian Petroleum Statistics
- Call for Comments on Proposed Changes to the Data Management Regulations
- Are you on our distribution list
Australian Petroleum News - June 2009 (Special Edition) [PDF 47KB]
- Policy Review on Grants and Renewals of Retention Leases
Australian Petroleum News - June 2009 [PDF 89KB]
- 2009 Release of Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage
- Award of 16 New Offshore Exploration Permits
- Re-release of 2008 Areas
- Summary of Areas Currently Available for Bidding
- Promotion of Australian Offshore Acreage
- NOPSA Board Appointments Announced
- Australian Petroleum Statistics
- Are you on our distribution list?
Australian Petroleum News April 2009 (Special Edition) [PDF 63KB]
- Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release
Australian Petroleum News March 2009 [PDF 138KB]
- Additional Special Offshore Exploration Acreage Proposed for Release in 2009
- Re-release of 2008 Areas
- Promotion of Australian Offshore Acreage
- New Production Licence Granted over Crux
- Geoscience Australia News
- Consolidated and Renumbered Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (OPGGSA) now Available
- Australian Petroleum Statistics
- Are you on our distribution lists?
Australian Petroleum News December 2008 [PDF 204KB]
- Offshore Exploration Acreage Proposed for Release in 2009
- Award of 15 New Offshore Exploration Permits
- Do you want to advertise in the 2009
- Acreage Release Package?
- Re-release of 2008 Areas
- Summary of Areas Currently Available for Bidding
- Promotion of Australian Offshore Acreage
- Geoscience Australia News
- Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
- Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Legislation
- Australian Petroleum Statistics
- Are you on our distribution list?
Australian Petroleum News September 2008 (Special Edition) [PDF 53KB]
- Consolidation of Regulations
- Customs Tariff by-law for Eastern Greater Sunrise Offshore Area
Australian Petroleum News August 2008 (Special Edition) [PDF 50KB]
- Amendment to Datum Provisions in the Offshore Petroleum Act