Oil and gas permits, leases and licences
In Victoria you need a licence for oil or gas exploration and development.
Oil and gas permits are only offered through a State Government Tender process.
The usual practice is to release areas at the annual Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration (APPEA) conference. In exceptional circumstances acreage may be released out of cycle.
Find out how to acquire petroleum acreage in Victoria.
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Page last updated: 06 Jul 2023