Offshore Acreage Release

Figure 1 - Offshore Exploration Permits, 1985-June 2008 (excludes State Waters and JPDA)
Figure 2 - Number of Exploration Companies with Interests in Offshore Exploration Permits, 1985-June 2008 (excludes State Waters and JPDA)
Figure 3 - Indicative Work Program Expenditure Committed in Offshore Exploration Permits Awarded, 1985-2008
Figure 4 - Award of Offshore Exploration Permits/Take-up Rates, 1985-2008 (includes Re-released Areas, excludes State Waters and JPDA)
Figure 5 - Bids Recieved for Offshore Releases and Re-release Areas, 1985-2008 (excludes State Waters and JPDA)
Figure 6 - Numbers of Exploration Wells in Successful Bids for Offshore Exploration Areas, 1985-2008 (includes Re-released Areas, excludes State Waters and JPDA)
Figure 7 – Number of Bids Received and Take-up Rates, 1985-2008 (includes Re-released Areas, excludes State Waters and JPDA)