Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2010
109Refusal to renew petroleum exploration permit
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109 Refusal to renew petroleum exploration permit
(1) This section applies if an application to renew a petroleum exploration permit has been made under section 102.
(2) The Minister must, by written notice given to the applicant, refuse to renew the permit if—
(i) the conditions to which the petroleum exploration permit is, or has from time to time been, subject; or
(b) the Minister is not satisfied that there are sufficient grounds to warrant the granting of the renewal of the permit.