The Northern Territory Government supports the responsible development of the Territory’s energy resources through a regulatory framework that supports economic growth and energy security, encourage investment and ensures environmental and community protections.
Energy development and petroleum regulation in the Northern Territory is primarily administered by the Department of Mining and Energy in conjunction with other Northern Territory Government agencies. Regulatory processes include petroleum titles administration, environmental approvals, land access, work health and safety, water management, and compliance monitoring. Exploration and production activities are governed through legislation, management plans and environmental assessment processes administered under Northern Territory and Commonwealth regulatory frameworks.
Further information on petroleum operations, approvals, titles, environmental management and regulatory requirements is available through the Northern Territory Government Energy development | NT.GOV.AU
The Northern Territory Government is focused on supporting long-term energy security, expanding domestic gas supply, enabling renewable and low-emissions energy industries, and facilitating strategic infrastructure development. Current priorities include the development of the Beetaloo Sub-basin shale gas industryand carbon capture and storage opportunities. To find out more information visit Territory Gas.
