Articles tagged: Otway Basin
First gas drill stage complete
Phase one of an explorative drilling operation off Cape Otway has been successfully completed, with work now underway to see if further commercial operation will continue in the Otway Basin.
Drilling reported new gas sources
An offshore drilling rig has discovered two new natural gas deposits off the coast of Cape Otway.
Otways drilling to start
An offshore gas drilling rig is set to commence operations off the coast of Cape Otway.
Basin drilling’s green light
An international petroleum giant’s application to drill six exploratory wells in the Otway Basin has been approved.
Climate team’s fight not over
A climate action group founded in Apollo Bay is expanding, and its leader has a message in the wake of their most significant win.
Locals celebrate ‘victory’
“It’s a sign of how people power can make a difference in the world.” While Colac Uniting Church’s Reverend Susan Malthouse is thrilled that company TGS voluntarily has withdrawn their massive gas exploration proposal last week, she said the church would continue to advocate against seismic blasting in the region.
News in Brief
Groups welcome withdrawal of seismic blasting proposal Environmental, political and community groups have welcomed a decision by oil and gas exploration companies to withdraw seismic blasting plans for the Otway basin. TGS’s latest seismic blasting proposal covered 31,500 square kilometres, about half the size of Tasmania, which opponents argued would threaten biologically important areas for […]
Local activists plan vigil at information session
A local action group is determined to provide the Apollo Bay community with the full picture outside a drop-in information session tomorrow.
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.
