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Insight 28 January 2020

What’s in the pipeline? Petroleum land exploration opportunities in QLD

Petroleum land exploration opportunities in Queensland – First tender submissions of 2020 due

There is little over two weeks until the application window for the current Queensland exploration tender closes.

Applications to tender opened late last year for 10 new areas which cover 33,177km2 across the Bowen, Surat, Adavale, Galilee and Millungera basins.  Applications need to be submitted to QTenders by 2.30pm on Thursday 13 February 2020 (AEST).

Successful applicants will need to satisfy the Department of Natural Resources Mines and Energy (DNRME) that the applicant has sufficient financial and technically capabilities to develop the areas. 

Four of the areas open for tender are also subject to the new Australian Market Supply Condition (AMSC).  The AMSC requires that:

  • gas produced from the land must not be supplied other than to the Australian market; and
  • any contract or other arrangements for the supply of the gas must include a condition that the gas must not be further supplied other than to the Australian market.

Addressing the AMSC now forms an essential part of the tender process for those areas affected and is essential to a successful application.   

As a Queensland based law firm, McCullough Robertson has significant experience in navigating the requirements of the petroleum legislation, and working with proponents to ensure DNRME’s requirements are met.

If you require assistance in your tender application please contact our team below.

This publication covers legal and technical issues in a general way. It is not designed to express opinions on specific cases. It is intended for information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. Further advice should be obtained before taking action on any issue dealt with in this publication.

About the authors

  • Damien Clarke

    Partner
  • Louise Horrocks

    Partner
  • Aaron Dahl

    Partner
  • Strati Pantges

    Special Counsel
  • Meg Morgan

    Senior Associate

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