Queensland Government releases greenhouse gas storage exploration areas
The Queensland Government has released four new areas via competitive tender for greenhouse gas storage exploration in Queensland’s Surat-Bowen, Galilee and Eromanga basins.
The tender release follows the publication of the 2021 Queensland Exploration Program (QEP). Released in November 2021, the QEP provides a schedule for exploration opportunities for greenhouse gas storage areas and petroleum and gas for 2021-2022.
Tender QLR2021-1 comprises four areas, totalling over 14,500 km². Companies must have adequate financial and technical capabilities to explore these areas for potential CO₂ storage opportunities.
View new exploration areas on GeoResGlobe: https://bit.ly/QGOV-QEP-QLR2021-1- 📖 Download the 2021 QEP: https://bit.ly/QGOV-2021-QEP
- 📝 More info on 2021 QEP expressions of interest: https://bit.ly/QGOV-2021-QEP-EOI.
The tender process is open from Thursday 2 December 2021 and closes at 11am (AEST) Friday 4 March 2022.
