On 5 June 2020 Leigh Creek Energy Ltd was awarded petroleum retention lease PRL 247, in the Adelaide Fold Belt. The permit has been awarded for a period of five years and is scheduled to expire or be eligible for renewal on 4 June 2025.   The permit lies within Leigh Creeks' exploration license PEL 650, which was granted on 7 March 2017. The permit covers an area of 5.39 sq km.   PRL 247 will expire on 4 June 2025. Leigh Creek Energy Ltd hold 100% interest and operatorship in the permit.
Australia (Adelaide Fold Belt) PEL 650 op. by LEIGH CK E (100%)