24/11/2021

New regulations for the Onshore Conventional Gas sector

This week new regulations came into force to govern the Onshore Conventional Gas sector in Victoria.

This week new regulations came into force to govern the Onshore Conventional Gas sector in Victoria.

The Petroleum Regulations 2021 address the findings of the Victorian Gas Program and feedback through the recent Regulatory Impact Statement consultation. The Victorian Gas Program found that the previous regulatory framework was sound on environmental and safety grounds but could be improved for project transparency and community engagement.

For more information about the new regulations, how they were developed and the recommencement of the sector, visit restart of onshore conventional gas industry in Victoria.

Contact: Mark Farrugia

Phone: (03) 8392 6913