Stratigraphic Well EXP93-02, EXP107-02 & EXP97-01 Environment Management Plan

On 12 May 2026, Simpson Energy Pty Ltd submitted an Environment Management Plan (EMP) for assessment, under the Petroleum (Environment) Regulations 2016.

As part of the assessment process, the EMP was published for comment on 26 May 2026. 

Comments close on 23 June 2026.

The EMP proposes a scope of activities on the Andado pastoral station and on Pmer Ulperre Aboriginal Land Trust within exploration permits (EPs) EP93, EP97 and EP107.

Your submission will be considered in the decision-making of this EMP by the NT Government and the Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment.

Scope of activities

The EMP includes the following scope of activities:

• Drilling of up to 3 stratigraphic exploration wells
• Associated civil works including:
  • Access tracks
  • Three well pads and drill cutting sumps
  • Three camp locations

Other ancillary infrastructure.

To find out more, read the Stratigraphic well EXP93-02, EXP107-02 & EXP97-01 Environment Management Plan (62.49 MB), and associated Appendices A (11.92 MB), B to D (44.36 MB), E to G (22.27 MB), H to K (19.24 MB), and L to N (55.83 MB).    

For alternative access to the EMP, call the Department of Lands, Planning and Environment on 08 8924 4218.

How to provide comment

All information provided in public submissions will be published unless confidentiality is requested.

You can submit your comment by completing the form below.

If you cannot access the survey form, you can email your comments to SIM2.EP93+EP97&EP107@nt.gov.au or mail your comments, before the closing date to:

Department of Lands, Planning and Environment
Petroleum Regulations Unit
PO Box 3675
Darwin NT 0801