In February 2026, the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE) published for public comment a package of guidelines to support commencement of the Petroleum Legislation Amendment Act 2024.
The package of guidelines included:
- Applying to add regulated substance rights to a petroleum title;
- Criteria for assessment: Petroleum, geothermal energy and greenhouse gas exploration permits; and
- Application for the declaration of an identified greenhouse gas storage formation.
The submissions have now been published, along with the department’s responses.
The review process notified respondents that their submissions would be made publicly available on the department’s website. Feedback submissions are included verbatim. DMPE has considered all submissions received and has revised the guidelines where appropriate.
Applying to add regulated substance rights to a petroleum title guideline
Application for declaration of identified Greenhouse Gas Storage
Criteria for assessment: Petroleum, geothermal energy and greenhouse gas exploration permits
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