One area is in the Bass Basin, offshore south-eastern Australia.
Maps and shapefiles
Maps show the release areas in bathymetric detail. They also include other permit locations, known petroleum accumulations and wells. Shapefiles show the areas in vector format for geographic information system (GIS) software. Field outlines are from GPinfo, a Petrosys Pty Ltd product. They are accurate as at 29 August 2023.
View the high-resolution release area map [1.1MB JPG]
![high-resolution release area map [1.1MB JPG]](/sites/default/files/2023-08/8-2023-ghg-acreage-release-map-bass.jpg){kind=link}
View the map legend [81KB JPG]
![map legend [81KB JPG]](/sites/default/files/2023-08/2023-ghg-acreage-release-map-legend.jpg){kind=link}
Download shapefiles of all acreage release areas [58KB ZIP]
Block diagrams
Block diagrams show the coordinates of release area boundaries.
See all block diagrams for this basin [101KB PNG]
![block diagrams for this basin [101KB PNG]](/sites/default/files/2023-08/7-2023-ghg-acreage-release-block-diagram-bass.png){kind=link}
Block listings
Block listings provide graticular block numbers and 1:1,000,000 map sheet references that identify each release area.
See all block listings for this basin [87KB PDF] [31KB DOCX]
Important information for applicants
You must read the Australian Government gazette notice inviting applications for a release area before submitting your work-bid application.
See key information when planning your bid.
Find out how to file your application.
Ensure you submit your work-bid application to NOPTA by 4 pm Tuesday 28 November 2023.
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