Environmental Assessment and Approval of Methane Gas and Fracking Activities in the NT
This factsheet focuses on the legal requirements related to an EMP for methane gas and
fracking activities.
Key takeaways
Defines the meaning of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) under the Petroleum (Environment) Regulations 2016 (NT) and outline its relevance to methane gas and fracking exploration activities
Outlines the approval process for EMPs
Identifies which information must be included in EMPs
Explains the criteria for the approval of the EMP by the Minister of Environment
Outlines the consequences for the approval and refusal, or; approval and the resubmission of the EMP
Key actions
Visit: The NT Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security’s Environment Management Plan page to get more information on EMPs
Visit: The NT Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security’s page on Code of Practice: Onshore Petroleum Activities in the NT to read the Code and learn more
