Offshore

Victorian $140m offshore oil project expected to gain major project status

A Victorian offshore oil project is expected to be granted major project status due to its national strategic significance, allowing proponents access to particular services to advance the project.

License awarded to commence drilling at Victorian oilfield

Australia’s National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) has awarded a license to drill at an oilfield in south-eastern Victoria.

Suppliers and contractors sought for $20m Victorian renewable energy project

A Sydney-based renewable energy technology company is currently talking with potential suppliers and contractors about working with them on their $20 million wave energy project.

Renewable energy company awards contract for $213m Victorian wave energy project

A US-based renewable energy company has awarded a major contract to an Australian company to conduct the seabed survey for its wave energy project off the coast of Victoria.

Three-year $100m-plus permit granted for Victorian gas field

WHL Energy has outbid six other companies for the VIC/P67 permit in the Otway Basin offshore Victoria that includes the La Bella gas field.

BHP Billiton approves increased capital expenditure for Esso-operated Kipper and Turrum projects

BHP Billiton has approved increased capital expenditure for the Esso Australia operated Kipper and Turrum projects in the Gippsland Basin, offshore Victoria.