On 23 July 2019, Australia Pacific LNG Pty Ltd (APLNG) was awarded a production licence over the Dalwogan coalbed methane (CBM) project area in the Taroom Trough, Bowen-Surat Basin. Licence PL 216 covers an area of 230 sq km and is valid for a period of 30 years. The licence will expire on 22 July 2049.  The APLNG joint venture, comprising Origin Energy, ConocoPhillips and China Petrochemical Corp (Sinopec) have drilled 16 CBM wells in the licence area. Origin first kicked off the Dalwogan wells in 2007, encountering gas in the Upper Jurassic Walloon Subgroup. The wells are being developed to supply CBM to the APLNG project in Gladstone.  To make room for the new PL, one of the three blocks of ATP 692-P has been relinquished. The exploration permit continues to cover two areas: one near the Atlas Gas Processing Plant and one between the Orana and David fields. ATP 692-P has been reduced in area by approximately 60%, from 389 to 159 sq km but once covered over 1,500 sq km upon first being awarded on 21 November 2000.  PL 216, which covers an area of 230 sq km, was awarded on 23 July 2019.Â  Australia Pacific LNG Pty Ltd hold 100% interest and operates the licence.
 Australia Pacific LNG Pty Ltd (APLNG) was awarded a production licence over the Dalwogan coalbed methane (CBM) project area in the Taroom Trough, Bowen-Surat Basin. 