Lifting of Fracking Ban in South East South Australia
Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: South Australia, Australia
Source: Petroleum Australia
The South Australian state government is considering lifting a decade-old ban on fracking in the state's South East to strengthen energy security. The bill will allow mining companies to conduct preliminary exploration and scientific assessment to determine viable gas resources, subject to regulatory approvals and local landowner engagement.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Oil and Gas, Government
- Location
- South Australia, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Petroleum Australia
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Description | The South Australian state government is considering lifting a decade-old ban on fracking in the state's South East to strengthen energy security. The bill will allow mining companies to conduct preliminary exploration and scientific assessment to determine viable gas resources, subject to regulatory approvals and local landowner engagement. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Australia |
State | South Australia |
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Source | Petroleum Australia |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas, Government |
Article published date | 2026-05-18 |
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