PEP11 oil and gas back in federal court
The long-running battle over Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 (PEP11) has returned to the Federal Court this week, with Asset Energy pressing for an extension of the offshore exploration licence despite…
Oil and Gas exploration
PEP11: The saga continues with Husic’s ‘Preliminary Determination’
In a move that has sparked both hope and confusion, Federal Industry Minister Ed Husic has issued a “preliminary determination” on the controversial PEP11 gas and oil exploration licence. While…
State Government vows to legislate against off-shore oil and gas exploration
With PEP 11 back in the spotlight, the NSW Government has vowed to legislate its existing policy to prevent offshore coal, gas, mineral and petroleum mining and exploration in NSW…
It’s not over … BPH Energy appeals refusal of PEP 11 renewal in Federal Court
Asset Energy (a subsidiary of BPH Energy) has lodged an application for a review of the decision to refuse an extension of the PEP-11 permit for off-shore drilling, with community…
The future of PEP11 debated in Federal Parliament
A Motion to put an end to oil and gas exploration off the Central Coast may never be put to the vote in Federal Parliament.
Decision brings an end to gas exploration on the Central Coast
The Australian Coal Alliance, the first community group in Australia to fight coal seam gas exploration and drilling, has welcomed the NSW Government’s buyback and cancellation of Petroleum Exploration Licence…
Minister asked to carefully consider the consequences of seismic testing
The Disabled Surfers Association of Australia has called upon Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy, Josh Frydenberg, to carefully consider the consequences of supporting any further seismic testing or…
Seismic testing is unconscionable
Local campaigner, Mr Gary Blashke, has partnered with Stop Seismic Testing Newcastle, to raise awareness of plans for seismic testing for oil or gas off the Central Coast. PEP 11…
Greens call Government to oppose oil and gas off Coast
The Greens have used the first sitting day for the NSW Legislative Council to call on the NSW Government to oppose oil and gas development off the state’s coast. The…