昆士兰州批准在Taroom Trough勘探石油,从2026年开始钻探。 Queensland approves oil exploration in Taroom Trough, with drilling starting in 2026.

昆士兰州政府已经在Taroom Trough向Omega石油和天然气(包括海滩能源和壳牌公司)领导的财团颁发了750平方公里的勘探许可证,这标志着朝着可能释放澳大利亚50多年来第一个新的主要石油省份的方向迈出了重要一步。 The Queensland government has granted a 750-square-kilometre exploration permit in the Taroom Trough to a consortium led by Omega Oil and Gas, including Beach Energy and Shell, marking a major step toward potentially unlocking Australia’s first new major oil province in over 50 years. Drillling定于2026年启动, 官员们将强调该项目在推动国内能源供应、加强能源安全、支持经济增长方面的潜力。 Drilling is set to begin in 2026, with officials highlighting the project’s potential to boost domestic energy supplies, strengthen energy security, and support economic growth. 虽然早期的良好结果显示有希望,包括轻质原油和天然气,但环境团体警告地下水、农田和排放目标面临风险。 While early well results show promise, including light crude and gas, environmental groups warn of risks to groundwater, farmland, and emissions targets. 该项目是扩大陆上天然气开发的更广泛努力的一部分,在需求不断增长和要求简化规章的情况下,扩大陆上天然气开发。 The project is part of broader efforts to expand onshore gas development amid rising demand and calls for streamlined regulations.