Energy
Changes to petroleum laws
This content is currently under review.
On 22 June 2023, laws changed for onshore petroleum activities.
All petroleum titleholders must comply with the new laws.
Find out more about the changes.
For information on projects and petroleum reserves and data, go to the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade website.
- Changes to petroleum laws
Find out how onshore gas activities will be regulated. - Energy pipelines
Information about energy pipelines in the Northern Territory. - Geothermal titles and activities
Information about geothermal resources in the Northern Territory and how to apply for an exploration permit - Reach a land access agreement as a landholder
How to reach a land access agreement with a petroleum company. - Land tenure and availability
The tenure of landholdings in the Northern Territory including NT freehold and Aboriginal freehold land and what land is available for mineral and petroleum activities. - Energy resources
About the energy industry in the Northern Territory, including the laws and regulations. - Petroleum royalties
Why and how petroleum companies pay royalties. - Petroleum operations
Find out petroleum activities in the Northern Territory. - Petroleum titles
Information about petroleum titles in the Northern Territory. - Contact for sustainable energy
Find out how to contact the Office of Sustainable Energy. - Contacts for energy development
How to contact the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade