The oil and gas industries in Western Australia, Victoria, Northern Territory and the Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands have been bolstered by the Australian Government’s 2020 offshore petroleum exploration acreage release.
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Melbana updates Beehive oil production target
Melbana Energy has increased its best estimate prospective resource for the Beehive prospect in the Bonaparte Gulf, Northern Territory, to more than 400 million barrels. Read more
NOPTA gives Santos green light at Barossa
The National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) has approved Santos’ application for a production licence for the Barossa field offshore Northern Territory. Read more
Melbana extends Beehive work program
The National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator has approved Melbana Energy’s application for a 12-month suspension of the work program conditions for the Beehive prospects in the Bonaparte Gulf, Northern Territory. Read more
Neptune completes Petrel seismic survey
Neptune Energy has acquired a 3D broadband seismic survey of the extensive Petrel field located in the Bonaparte Basin, offshore northern Australia. Read more
Melbana continues search for Beehive partner
Melbana Energy is still seeking new partners to participate in the drilling of an exploration well at the Beehive prospect in the Bonaparte Basin, Western Australia. Read more
Santos offloads 25% stake in Darwin LNG
Santos has agreed to sell a 25 per cent share in Darwin LNG and Bayu-Undan to SK E&S for $US390 million ($605 million). Read more
ConocoPhillips pursues contractors for Barossa
ConocoPhillips has issued an expression of interest for the provision of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services at its Barossa drilling and completion program in the Bonaparte Basin, Northern Territory. Read more
Santos abandons Beehive prospect
Santos has advised that it will no longer pursue an interest in Melbana Energy’s Beehive prospect in northern Australia. Read more
Eni continues Blacktip contract with GR Engineering
Eni Australia has extended its contract with GR Engineering Services for maintenance services at the Blacktip gas field and associated production infrastructure by two years. Read more