New insights from recent geological studies by Geoscience Australia has increased the geological knowledge of several onshore petroleum exploration regions in Western Australia, which may have implications for the discovery of mineral and petroleum resources in these regions.

The Minister for Resources and Energy has formally released new offshore petroleum exploration areas at the annual APPEA conference.  Geoscience Australia has also released the latest available Australian gas resource figures.

Geoscience Australia has released a report on the latest available Australian gas resource figures. The report documents the growth of gas resources and infrastructure developments which underpin the increasing role for gas in the Australian and global energy mix.

Information on Geoscience Australia's 2012-13 Budget available from the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism.