96Simplified outline

#### 96 Simplified outline The following is a simplified outline of this Part: • It is an offence to explore for petroleum in an offshore area except: (a) under a petroleum exploration permit; or (b) as otherwise authorised or required by or under this Act. • This Part provides for the grant of petroleum exploration permits over blocks in an offshore area. • A petroleum exploration permit authorises the permittee to explore for petroleum in the permit area. • There are 4 types of petroleum exploration permits: (a) a petroleum exploration permit granted on the basis of work program bidding (a work‑bid petroleum exploration permit); (b) a petroleum exploration permit granted on the basis of cash bidding (a cash‑bid petroleum exploration permit); (c) a petroleum exploration permit granted over a surrendered block or certain other blocks (a special petroleum exploration permit); (d) a petroleum exploration permit granted as a result of a change in the boundary of the coastal waters of a State or Territory (a boundary‑change petroleum exploration permit). • If a petroleum pool is identified in a petroleum exploration permit area, the Joint Authority may declare a location over the blocks to which the petroleum pool extends.