Offshore Petroleum Well Locations in Australia, Reported to NOPTA

NOPTA-reported offshore well locations derived from the National Offshore Petroleum Information Management System (NOPIMS). This dataset is maintained by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated on June 16, 2026. It represents wells reported under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act (OPGGSA) 2006.

Use Cases

• Map offshore petroleum infrastructure based on reported well locations.
• Analyze spatial distribution of energy extraction activities in Australian waters.
• Conduct environmental risk modeling for offshore operations using geospatial point data.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from the authoritative NOPIMS system, ensuring a degree of official oversight.
• The dataset was updated on June 16, 2026, suggesting recent maintenance.

Limitations

• Row count and specific column definitions are unknown, which limits suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality and completeness require manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network, derived from NOPIMS (National Offshore Petroleum Information Management System).

Collection Method

Reported to NOPTA in accordance with the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act (OPGGSA) 2006.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-16 19:19:42.078043

Geography

Australian offshore waters.