On 17 July 2020 the Western Australian State Government opened the 2020 Western Australian State Acreage Release (1 of 2020) offering four blocks, one each over the North Carnarvon and South Carnarvon basins, and two over Perth Basin. The total area on offer covers over 11,300 sq km both onshore and offshore. The round will close on 19 October 2020.  Under the conditions set by the Western Australia Government, the applicants must submit a clear and specific work programme for the proposed acreage. This should include justification of expenditure for each element of the programme, and the identification of key risks and uncertainties, and how they will be addressed. Native Title agreements will also be necessary before the award of any permit can be made.   Companies who are looking to apply for a block in the latest round, are to do so online via the PGR online submission portal. Applicants are required to register for the PGR online services at least one month prior to the closing date. Hand delivered or postal applications will not be accepted.          Block         Basin         Area (sq km)         Prospectivity             L20-1            North Carnarvon            6,292            Conventional oil and gas             L20-2            South Carnarvon            2,583            Conventional oil and gas/shale gas             L20-3            Perth Basin            148            Conventional oil and gas             L20-4            Perth Basin            2,289            Conventional oil and gas             Source: IHS Markit            Â             Â             Â© 2020 IHS Markit
(North Carnarvon, South Carnarvon & Perth b.) The Western Australian State Government opened the 2020 Western Australian State Acreage Release (1 of 2020). The release (made up of four blocks) will close on 19 October 2020.  The total area on offer covers over 11,300 sq km both onshore and offshore.  Blocks on offer are: L20-1 North Carnarvon 6,292 sq km Conventional oil and gas