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227 Simplified outline

(2) This Part provides for the grant of petroleum special prospecting authorities over blocks in the offshore area.

(3) A petroleum special prospecting authority may be granted over a block so long as none of the following is in force over the block—

(d) a greenhouse gas assessment permit;

(e) a greenhouse gas holding lease;

(f) a greenhouse gas injection licence.

(4) A petroleum special prospecting authority authorises the holder to carry on petroleum exploration operations in the authority area (but not to make a well).

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