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Australian Petroleum News—2012

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About Australian Petroleum News

Australian Petroleum News is an occasional newsletter concerning offshore petroleum exploration and production issues. It is written and distributed by the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (RET).

2012 publications

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December 2012
  • 2013 Acreage Release - Proposed Areas
  • Release of the Australian Government’s Energy White Paper
  • Cash Bidding - Coming to the 2014 Acreage Release
  • OPGGS Act Compliance Measures Bill
  • Environment Regulations Review Issues Paper
  • Review of the Seafarers, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992
  • National Workforce Development Fund – opportunity to seek for Government funding for training
  • Exploration Investment Opportunities – Areas available for bidding
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October 2012
  • 2011 Acreage Release Round Two – Seven New Permits Granted
  • Exploration Investment Opportunities and Summary of Areas Available for Bidding
  • Guidelines for project combination under the PRRT
  • Montara Recommendations - Implementation
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May 2012

  • Exploration investment opportunities
  • Preparing a petroleum exploration bid
  • 2013 Acreage Release nominations and call for images
  • National Electronic Approvals Tracking System

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More information

For more information about Australian Petroleum News, email petroleum.exploration@ret.gov.au.

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