Exploration Licence for Petroleum (Offshore) - SA - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to explore for petroleum offshore.

This licence will allow you to explore for petroleum within the three-nautical mile territorial sea.

You will need a production licence if you intend to produce petroleum and a pipeline licence if you intend to convey petroleum.

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.

Licence is initially valid for six years, with five year renewal terms.

Task	Type	Business Structure	Amount	Description
Apply	Application	All	$7500.00	Fees for 2022-23
Apply	Licence	All	$10000.00	Annual Fee. Fees for 2022-23

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Application for Offshore Petroleum Exploration Permit - Please contact the agency for relevant forms.

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Comply	All	Offshore State Waters - Exploration Licence Fee (Opens in new window)

Applications can only be made in response to an invitation for a permit over vacant acreage through the acreage release process.

Department for Energy and Mining

Energy Resources Division

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

Enquiries

Energy Resources Division

Department for Energy and Mining
South Australia
Operating address:	Level 4 11 Waymouth Street Adelaide, South Australia 5000
Mailing address:	GPO BOX 320 Adelaide, South Australia 5001
Phone:	08 8463 3000
Email:	DEM.Petroleum@sa.gov.au