Petroleum Exploration Permit - NT - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to explore for petroleum onshore or in coastal waters. Petroleum means any naturally occurring oil or gas.

This permit will grant you the exclusive right to conduct petroleum exploration activities in the title area. Exploration activities include:

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Please contact the agency to identify any eligibility requirements.

Permit is valid for 5 years with a maximum of 2 permit renewals.

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Miscellaneous	All	Fees for 2024-25 can be found here.

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Apply for an Exploration Permit (Opens in new window)

Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1981 Northern Territory

Petroleum Act 1984 Northern Territory

Petroleum Regulations 2020 Northern Territory

Department of Mining and Energy

Energy Division

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Petroleum Registrar

Energy Division

Department of Mining and Energy
Northern Territory
Operating address:	Centrepoint Building Level 4 48 - 50 Smith Street Darwin, Northern Territory 0801
Mailing address:	GPO BOX 4550 Darwin, Northern Territory 0801
Phone:	08 8999 6070
Email:	energytitles.dme@nt.gov.au