Otway Basin
Gas company eyes Otway Basin in 2025 plan
Beach Energy has commenced community consultation as it seeks approval to drill for gas in the offshore Otway Basin.
Otway Basin gas drilling plan for energy giant
International energy company ConocoPhillips has contracted a rig to drill for natural gas in the offshore Otway Basin, possibly as early as 2025.
Seismic testing consultation
A local environmental group is encouraging the community to attend a consultation session on seismic testing in the Otway Basin.
Gas development delayed
A Federal Government intervention in the gas industry has delayed Cooper Energy’s latest gas development plans offshore from Port Campbell.
Gas exploration plans ramp up for companies
Two fossil fuel companies have outlined their plans to drill offshore from the Great Ocean Road region in the search for natural gas.
Vessel en route to coast for gas project
A specialist vessel is sailing from the United Kingdom to Australia to begin work on a natural gas project offshore from Port Campbell.
Seismic petition heads for debate
Federal politicians will soon debate the future of seismic testing in Australian waters, with an Apollo Bay petition to come across their desks soon.
Objection to Otway gas plan
Local climate campaigners have backed an Australian Senator’s rebuke of a planned gas project that could impact Apollo Bay fishers.