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RESEARCH ARTICLE (Non peer reviewed)

Onshore petroleum exploration acreage release

Peter Green
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Geological Survey of Queensland

The APPEA Journal 53(1) 115-126 https://doi.org/10.1071/AJ12009
Published: 2013

Abstract

The petroleum industry in Australia is going through a major development phase with export LNG projects under construction on both the east and west coasts. Initial exploration for shale and tight gas has opened up new plays as well as increasing interest in many sedimentary basins that have been overlooked. Access to land onshore in Australia for petroleum exploration is, in some States, through a formal release process by the relevant jurisdiction. This is a compilation of material supplied by the States and Northern Territory in relation to land being made available onshore for petroleum exploration. Not all jurisdictions have new acreage available for exploration. In these cases, new initiatives being undertaken that directly relate to accessing land for exploration or the present state of exploration activity will be highlighted. Land that is being made available for exploration will generally be accompanied by information regarding its geological setting and petroleum potential. Previous exploration activity may be in summaries, including information in relation to the amount of pre-existing data available to future explorers. Exploration opportunities may include conventional and unconventional targets. The review of the areas may also include maps and sections related to the land being made available.

Peter Green joined the Geological Survey of Queensland as a geologist in 1976, has been involved in regional geological mapping and analysis of the state’s petroleum potential, and has held various managerial roles in these areas. In January 2009, Peter was appointed as Manger, Energy Geoscience, Geological Survey of Queensland with responsibility for petroleum, coal, and geothermal energy. Peter holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Geology from the University of Queensland, and Master of Science from the University of Reading in the United Kingdom.

Peter.Green@dnrm.qld.gov.au