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Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
sec.95Application of div 7
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### sec.95 Application of div 7
This division applies if the Minister reasonably considers the holder of an authority to prospect should apply for a petroleum lease for all or part of the area of the authority because—
petroleum production in the area—
is currently commercially viable; or
is likely to become commercially viable within 2 years; or
a natural underground reservoir in the area is, or is likely to have, commercial storage potential.
- (a) petroleum production in the area— (i) is currently commercially viable; or (ii) is likely to become commercially viable within 2 years; or
- (i) is currently commercially viable; or
- (ii) is likely to become commercially viable within 2 years; or
- (b) a natural underground reservoir in the area is, or is likely to have, commercial storage potential.
- (i) is currently commercially viable; or
- (ii) is likely to become commercially viable within 2 years; or