In Australia, the government oversees all laws and regulations for petroleum and geothermal energy exploration and development. Responsibilities are divided between State and Commonwealth governments.
Petroleum royalties are administered and collected under State and Commonwealth legislation. Operations must also consider native title, environmental regulations and safety.
Energy exploration, development and compliance in Western Australia is also supported by several Online Systems, including:
Petroleum and Geothermal Register: Petroleum and Geothermal Register (PGR)
Spatial enquiry and mapping system: TENGRAPH
Western Australian Petroleum and Geothermal Information System: Petroleum and Geothermal Information (WAPIMS)
General enquiries: petroleum.titles@demirs.wa.gov.au
Acreage release enquiries: petroleum.acreage@demirs.wa.gov.au
Data enquiries: petdata@demirs.wa.gov.au
