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National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator
NOPTA
1 January 2012 – present
Statutory administrator, located within the resources department, that manages offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage titles in Commonwealth waters and the related petroleum data, and advises the Joint Authorities on title decisions.
How it came into existence
Established on 1 January 2012 under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, as amended by the 2011 national regulator reforms, taking over day-to-day titles administration from the state and Northern Territory designated authorities.
Legislation: Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
Main functions
- Administration of offshore petroleum titles
- Administration of greenhouse gas storage titles
- Advice to the Joint Authorities on title applications
- Management of offshore petroleum data and samples
Where it sits
In the portfolio of Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 11 December 2014 to the latest release (30 June 2026))