Introduction
This page provides access to all the forms and guidelines for petroleum titles.
The form you need will usually depend on the Act that your title falls under:
- Petroleum Act 1984: NT onshore and inland waters
- Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1981: NT coastal waters
- Petroleum (Prospecting and Mining) Act.
Find out about petroleum titles fees and rents.
Get a summary of energy titles and the related conditions under each Act.
General administration forms
| Title of form | Use |
|---|---|
Change of name application PDF (67.3 KB) | Use this form to change a name on an energy title. |
Search request form PDF (81.5 KB) | Use this form to request a search on the petroleum register. |
Petroleum Act 1984: NT onshore
You can only apply for a petroleum exploration permit as part of a competitive tender through an acreage release process by the Northern Territory (NT) Government.
To find out more, go to the Department of Mining and Energy website.
Petroleum titles
These documents are approved under the Petroleum Act 1984. Read more about petroleum titles.
For more information or assistance, call the Energy Titles team on 08 8999 7112 or email energytitles.dme@nt.gov.au.
Land access
These documents relate to land access under the Petroleum Regulations 2020.
Read more about land access agreements for petroleum activities.
| Document | Use |
|---|---|
| Change to Designated Person Notice PR r13 DOCX (76.1 KB) | Use this form if you have become the landholder (and designated person) to an approved land access agreement. |
| Negotiation notice DOCX (80.5 KB) | Use this form to notify a landholder that you want to begin negotiations to reach a land access agreement. |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution Notice PR r18 DOCX (85.1 KB) | Use this form to notify a landholder that you want to begin an alternative dispute resolution process to reach a land access agreement. |
| Appoint a Member of the Mediators Panel Application PR r19 DOCX (80.2 KB) | Use this form to appoint a member of the mediators panel to help you reach or vary a land access agreement. |
| Land Access Agreement Approval Application PR r31 DOCX (79.8 KB) | Use this form to apply for approval of a land access agreement. |
| Determined Land Access Agreement Registration Application PR r33 DOCX (77.2 KB) | Use this form to register a land access agreement determined by the tribunal. |
| Inspect Access Agreement Register Application PR r35 DOCX (73.9 KB) | Use this form to inspect the land access agreement register. |
| Certificate from Access Agreement Register Application PR r36 DOCX (73.5 KB) | Use this form to get a certified copy or certificate from the land access agreement register. |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement Variation Notice PR r37 DOCX (84.5 KB) | Use this form to notify a petroleum interest holder/landholder that you want to begin an alternative dispute resolution process to vary an approved land access agreement. |
| Appoint a Member of the Mediators Panel for Variation Application PR r38 DOCX (81.1 KB) | Use this form to appoint a member of the mediators panel to help you vary a land access agreement. |
| Land Access Agreement Variation Approval or Registration Application PR r39 DOCX (77.0 KB) | Use this form to seek approval or registration to vary an existing land access agreement. |
| Authorised Officer Inspection Request PR r44 DOCX (75.6 KB) | Use this form to apply for an authorised officer to conduct an inspection into a dispute or alleged breach of an approved land access agreement. |
| Authorised Officer Conference Request PR r45 DOCX (76.6 KB) | Use this form to apply for an authorised officer to conduct a conference in relation to a dispute or alleged breach of an approved land access agreement. |
| Land Access Agreement Decision Notice to Landowner PR r51 DOCX (78.4 KB) | Use this form to notify a landowner that the minister has approved a land access agreement or a variation to an existing land access agreement (if the landholder is the occupier not the owner of the land). |
| Low Impact Activities Notice DOCX (82.6 KB) | Use this form to notify a landholder that you intend to conduct low impact activities. |
| Access to Comply with Direction Notice PR r66T DOCX (85.5 KB) | Use this form to notify a landholder that you intend to access land to comply with a direction. |
| Land Access Petroleum Regulations 2020 Guidelines PDF (1.2 MB) Land Access Petroleum Regulations 2020 Guidelines DOCX (1.0 MB) | Read this guideline to find out more about the land access process in the NT. |
For more information or assistance, call the Land Access Team on 08 8999 5240 or email LandAccess.DME@nt.gov.au.
Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1981: NT coastal waters
Forms
Petroleum (Prospecting and Mining) Act (repealed)
Forms
Get the forms you need to have a dealing or transfer that impacts a petroleum production lease approved and registered.
| Title of form | Use |
|---|---|
| Appropriate person to hold a permit or licence PDF (116.4 KB) Appropriate person to hold a permit or licence DOCX (84.0 KB) | Use this form when applying for, renewing or transferring a production licence. |
| Dealing application for a petroleum lease PDF (178.2 KB) Dealing application for a petroleum lease DOCX (66.5 KB) | Use this form to apply for approval of a dealing against a production lease. |
| Application for approval of transfer PDF (199.4 KB) Application for approval of transfer DOCX (66.3 KB) | Use this form to apply for the transfer of a production lease. |