Special Prospecting Authority - WA - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will need this authority if you intend to conduct:

limited prospecting for geothermal energy (does not allow for well drilling)
geophysical or geochemical surveys (or other operational activities other than making a well) for petroleum.

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

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

As specified

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Application	All	Fee information is in the attached fee resource.

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	Company, Co-operative, Other, Partnership, Sole Trader	Petroleum and Geothermal Register (Opens in new window)

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Comply	Company, Co-operative, Other, Partnership, Sole Trader	Petroleum and Geothermal Explorer's Guide - PDF (Opens in new window)
Comply	Company, Co-operative, Other, Partnership, Sole Trader	Petroleum Forms (Opens in new window)
Comply	Company, Co-operative, Other, Partnership, Sole Trader	Schedule of Fees, Guidelines and Policies (Opens in new window)

Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act 1967 Western Australia

Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Regulations 1987 Western Australia

Forms can be downloaded and submitted online through the Petroleum and Geothermal Register (PGR).

Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

Petroleum

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

General Enquiries

Petroleum

Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Western Australia
Phone:	08 9222 3333
Website:	Petroleum (Opens in new window)