Update 11 April 2024 – Legislation has been amended
Please refer to current legislation Energy Resources Act 2000 and Energy Resources Regulations 2013.
The amended legislation supersedes the Petroleum and Geothermal Act 2000 and Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Regulations 2013.
Guidelines and policies have yet to be reviewed in accord with the amended legislation, any updates of these documents will be advised accordingly.
For further information please contact DEM.Petroleum@sa.gov.au
The regulatory framework for all petroleum and geothermal industry activities in South Australia, and key policies, guidelines and reports relating to administration of the Energy Resources Act 2000, and industry compliance.
Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Act 2000, Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1982, key principles and administrative arrangements
The approvals process consists of three stages: licensing, environmental assessment and objectives, activity notification and approval
Enforcement of compliance, compliance annual reports, incident reporting, HSE management, emergency response, surveillance
The Environmental Register is available for public inspection, including SEO, EIR and EIC reports
Licensees are required to submit reports detailing activities undertaken within each licence area during the respective licence year
ERD provides policy documents and guidelines to assist companies in understanding processes and requirements to ensure compliance
Links to regulatory philosophy, key research projects and compliance publications
Major projects with approvals and consultation that may be of interest to the public
How ERD monitors water, environment and Aboriginal interests in regards to regulated activities
How petroleum exploration and development is administered and regulated in Commonwealth waters
