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Western Australia to forge its own oil and gas decommissioning path
In news that will be of particular interest to petroleum titleholders and prospective titleholders in Western Australia, the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has released a draft discussion paper outlining expectations for the decommissioning of onshore and state waters petroleum assets. Submissions on the Draft Discussion Paper close on 18 November 2022. ...
Pre-emptive rights decision flags need for careful drafting
The Western Australian Supreme Court has handed down a decision that has significant implications for the drafting of pre-emptive rights clauses in both joint ventureoperating agreements and shareholders agreements The decision also has ramifications for the conduct of sale transactions that involve ...
What the offshore wind industry can learn from the offshore oil and gas sector
In this Insight, we explore how offshore wind developers can understand the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (Cth) (the OEI Act) regulatory regime through looking at the approach already taken by the offshore oil and gas sector. We compare approaches to merits criteria, regulators and maritime law, and analyse what can be learned, and what questions remain for this emerging sector. ...
Securing Australia's domestic gas supply – have your say
The Federal Government has released a consultation paper seeking submissions in relation to the most appropriate mechanisms to secure domestic gas supply in Australia. Written submissions (on either a public or confidential basis) are due by 22 August 2022 via the Department of Industry, Science and Resources website. ...