You will require this permit if you intend to explore for petroleum. The permit provides exclusive rights, and renewal rights, to explore for petroleum in a defined area. This area may not exceed 12,500 square kilometres in size.
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
Please note that a tenement may be required. Please consult the responsible agency for more information regarding eligibility requirements.
Expires 5 years after the day on which it was registered. It can be renewed once for another 5 years with a reduction of size of at least 50%.
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Fees may vary. Please contact the responsible agency for more information.
Petroleum Act 1998 Victoria
Petroleum Regulations 2011 Victoria
Two copies of the application must be submitted to the relevant authority.
You must submit a work program in relation to your permit.
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Earth Resources
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Exploration Work on a Licence (Opens in new window)
