SA: Oil and gas exploration boost

AAP General News (Australia)
01-20-2000
SA: Oil and gas exploration boost

ADELAIDE, Jan 20 AAP - Oil and gas exploration in South Australia's Cooper Basin would
be further boosted following today's release of a third round of petroleum exploration
licences, the state government said.

Deputy Premier and Minster for Minerals and Energy Rob Kerin said the upcoming bidding
round for exploration licences was expected to generate Australian and international interest.

"I am confident that the current round of bidding will attract significant interest
from both Australian and international companies, which is good news for South …