The public can now access key information and data about onshore petroleum activities via the Territory Government’s new Petroleum Onshore Information NT (POINT) portal.

Being the comeback capital, creating jobs for Territorians and keeping our environment healthy is important to the Territory Labor Government.

This new portal provides information relating to proposed and approved activities, including environmental approvals, environment management plans, monitoring data and compliance reporting.

POINT contributes to the government’s commitment of ensuring transparency in the development and regulation of the onshore petroleum industry.

This free mapping portal provides information on the onshore petroleum industry in the Territory, including:

• The Territory’s regulatory framework
• Industry codes of practice and guidelines
• Geological regions in the NT, including Basins and Sub-basins
• Petroleum titles
• Petroleum wells
• Companies with a petroleum interest in the NT
• Petroleum activities.

The Territory Labor Government is developing and implementing the most comprehensive and contemporary regulatory model for onshore petroleum in Australia, if not the world, to make sure this job-creating industry can occur while safeguarding our water and the environment.

Further information about how the government is progressing the inquiry’s 135 recommendations is available at www.hydraulicfracturing.nt.gov.au

To view the POINT Portal visit point.nt.gov.au

Quotes from the Minister for Mining and Industry, Nicole Manison:

“The Northern Territory Government is building a productive onshore petroleum industry that protects our unique environment and delivers local jobs and it is integral to ensure a robust and trusted regulatory framework is in place.

“Strengthening regulation will ensure industry is accountable for its practices, water and the environment is safeguarded, community and culture is respected, the benefits and opportunities available to local businesses and communities is maximised, and to ensure planning for future.

“Jobs are critical to Territorians, and a healthy exploration sector can play a key role in supporting our economy.”

Quotes from the Minister for Environment, Eva Lawler:

“Our natural environment is one of our best assets and it’s a large part of what makes living in the Territory so special.

“It is important that our unique environment and the jobs that rely on it are protected – and that is exactly what this Government is doing.

“Today’s launch of the POINT Portal strengthens accountability and transparency, and is another measure we are taking to protect our environment.”