Current environmental authority application or amendment documents
In Queensland, resource activities (which includes coal and mineral mining, petroleum and gas, geothermal and greenhouse gas storage activities) must have a specific type of licence called an environmental authority (EA) to operate legally.
As the environmental regulator, the Department of Environment and Science is responsible for assessing applications for EAs. This includes applications for new EAs and applications to amend existing EAs for resource activities.
The table below provides links to information about current applications for EAs and major amendments to EAs for resource activities that are undergoing public notification as part of the assessment by the department.
Some of these applications may also be undergoing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. Find out more about current EIS projects.
Unless an application lapses or is withdrawn, it is accessible on this web page until a decision is made about the application. If an application for an EA or amended EA is approved, it will be available on the EA register.
Have your say
You can have your say by making a submission on these applications when they are open for public consultation. Details are available on the department’s public notices and consultations web page.
Coal and gemstone applications
| Application number | Applicant | Primary activity | LGA | Tenure number | Date access period begins | Application documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-EATPRCP-100281751 | Middlemount Coal Pty Ltd | Mining coal | Isaac Regional Council | ML70379, ML70417, ML700014, ML700027 | 13 July 2022 | Application documents available in multiple parts: |
| A-EA-NEW-100270821 | Kevin John Phillips | Mining opal | Quilpie Shire | ML400026 | 5 July 2022 | Application document |
| A-EA-NEW-100261223 | Vasilios Vivlios | Mining Opal | Quilpie Shire Council | ML400030 | 27 June 2022 | Application documents available in multiple parts: Part 1 – Environmental authority application Part 2 – Land Identification Data |
| A-EA-NEW-100221602 | TULLY & ZORWEG PTY LTD | Mining opal | Barcoo Shire Council | ML400021, ML400022, ML400023 | 30 Mar 2022 | Application document |
| A-EA-NEW-100265025 | Queensland Coking Coal Pty Ltd, Qld Coal Aust No.1 Pty Ltd | Mining black coal | Isaac Region | MLA700073 | 21 Jun 2022 | Application documents available in multiple parts: Part 1 – Environmental authority application Part 2 – Environmental authority application supporting document |
| P-EA-100246019 | Paul Fleming | Mining opal | Paroo Shire Council | ML400024 | 20 May 2022 | |
| A-EA-NEW-100217712 | Worldmin Pty Ltd | Mining opal | Quilpie Shire | ML400020 | 28 Mar 2022 | Application document |
| A-EA-AMD-100178679 | BHP Coal Pty Ltd; QCT Investment Pty. Ltd; Umal Consolidated Pty Ltd; Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd; QCT Mining Pty Ltd; QCT Resources Pty Limited; BHP Queensland Coal Investments Pty Ltd | Mining black coal | Isaac Regional | ML1775; ML70403; ML70462 | 28 Feb 2022 | Application Supporting Document Appendix A: HPE Soil and Land Resource Technical Report Appendix B: HPE Geochemistry Technical Report Appendix C: HPE Air Quality Technical Report Appendix D: HPE Noise and Vibration Technical Report Appendix E: HPE Surfacewater Technical Report Appendix F: HPE Groundwater Technical Report Appendix G: HPE Terrestrial Ecology Technical Report |
| A-EA-AMD-100175487 | Queensland Coking Coal Pty Ltd | Mining black coal | Isaac Regional | ML700060 | 18 Jan 2022 | Application documents available in multiple parts: Part 1 – Joint PRCP & EA Amendment application form |
| A-EA-AMD-100166269 | Fitzroy (CQ) Pty Ltd | Mining black coal | Isaac Regional | ML70340 ML30374 ML70375 ML70339 MLA700067 | 6 Dec 2021 | Application documents available in multiple parts: Part 1 – Amendment application form Part 2 – Amendment application Environmental Assessment Report |
| APP0043095 | Magnetic South Pty Ltd | Mining black coal | Central Highlands Regional | ML700056 | 6 Nov 2019 | Application documents available in multiple parts: Part 1 Information request response revised supporting information and appendices: Part 15 – Volume 1 Part 21 – Notification of change application Part 22 – Information request notice (changed application) Information request response revised supporting information and appendices (changed application): Part 23 – Information request response Part 24 – Revised traffic impact assessment Part 25 – Groundwater assessment Part 27 – Mine geochemistry assessment |
| APP0043267 | Mount Ramsay Coal Company Pty Ltd | Mining black coal | Banana Shire | ML700057 | 11 Nov 2019 | |
| APP0043335 | Valeria Coal Holdings Pty Ltd, Leichhardt Coal Pty Ltd, J-Power Australia Pty Ltd, J.C.D Australia Pty Ltd | Mining black coal | Central Highlands Regional | ML700055 | 31 Oct 2019 | Application documents |
| APP0062245 | Madsen Opals Pty Ltd | Gemstone mining | Barcoo Shire and Winton Shire | ML400014 and ML400015 | 10 Nov 2020 | Application document |
| EPML00571313 | Waratah Coal Pty | Mining black coal | Barcaldine Regional | ML70454 | 4 Oct 2019 | Application documents available in multiple parts: Application documents – EA application form Application supporting document – Original ML application Application supporting document – Initial development plan Draft environmental authority permit EPML00571313 |
| ZenDesk20801 | Valeria South Pty Ltd | Mining black coal | Central Highlands Regional | ML 700044, ML 700045 | 8 April 2019 | Application document |
| APP0037667 | Whitehaven WS Pty Ltd | Mining black coal | Isaac Regional | MLA700049, MLA700050, MLA700051, MLA700065 | 20 June 2019 | Supporting information – EA application Supporting information – Initial advice statement |
Mineral mining applications
| Application number | Applicant | Primary activity | LGA | Tenure number | Date access period begins | Application documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-EA-NEW-100348962 | Bedrock Exploration Pty Ltd | Non-Scheduled Mining Activity - Mining Lease (ML) | Isaac Regional Council | ML100333 | 6 Dec 2022 | Application document |
| A-EA-AMD-100155777 | Cromarty Resources Pty Ltd | Non-Scheduled Mining Activity – Mining Lease ML | Charters Towers Regional |
ML100290 ML100302 | 4 June 2022 |
Application documents available in multiple parts:
Part 1 |
| A-EA-AMD-100314244 | Agriflex Pty Ltd | Mineral mining - Phosphate | Boulia Shire; Cloncurry Shire | ML5542 | 30 Sept 2022 |
Application documents available in multiple parts: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3a Part 3b Part 3c Part 4 |
| A-EA-NEW-100308333 | Matthew John Cicero | Mining Lease | Isaac Regional | ML100324 | 21 Sept 2022 | Application document |
| A-EA-NEW-100200594 | Joseph William Vella | Mining Gold | Bundaberg | ML100296 | 9 Sept 2022 | Application document |
| A-EA-AMD-100305797 | Ashleigh Kym Fitzgerald | Mining Lease - Minerals | Mareeba Shire Council | ML100319 | 7 Sept 2022 | Application document |
| A-EA-NEW-100298021 | Bobby-Joe Lawn and Gilbert Errol Kelly | Mining Lease – Minerals Gold | Cook Shire and Mareeba Shire | ML100314 and ML100315 | 30 Aug 2022 | Application document |
| A-EA-NEW-100299250 | Gary Anthony House | Mining Gold | Isaac Regional | ML100301 | 6 Sept 2022 | Application document |
| A-EA-NEW-100301652 | Gerald David Skilton | Mining Gold | Belyando | ML100320 | 5 Sept 2022 | Application document |
| A-EA-NEW-100301785 | Aurum Vale Pty Ltd | Non-Scheduled Mining Activity – Mining Lease ML | Cook Shire | ML100321 | 1 Sept 2022 | Application document |
| A-EA-NEW-100271442 | Darryl Bruce Humphreys | Mining Lease – Minerals Gold | Isaac regional | ML100306 | 5 July 2022 | Application document |
| A-EA-NEW-100300295 | Viking Minerals Pty Ltd | Non-Scheduled Mining Activity – Mining Lease ML | Maree ba | ML100303 | 30 Aug 2022 | Application document |
| A-EA-AMD100297275 | Alimb Pty. Limited | Non-Scheduled Mining Activity – Mining Lease ML | Charters Towers | ML100307 | 23 Aug 2022 | Amendment application |
| A-EA-AMD-100285956 | High Purity Quartz Ltd | Mining Lease | Etheridge Shire | ML100316 | 3 Aug 2022 | Amendment application |
| A-EA-NEW-100285249 | Cobbold Gorge Tours Pty Ltd | Non-Scheduled Mining Activity – Mining Lease ML | Ethridge Shire | ML100317 | 2 Aug 2022 | Application form Supporting information |
| A-EA-NEW-100274431 | Jonathan Paul Chandler and Carol Ann Chandler | Mining Lease – Gold | Isaac Regional | ML100300 | 13 July 2022 | Application form |
| A-EA-AMD-100273047 | AIC Copper Pty Ltd | Mining Lease – Copper and Gold | McKinlay Shire Council | ML90064, ML90080, ML90086, ML90155 | 11 July 2022 | Application form Supporting Information |
| A-EA-NEW-100265137 | Dennis Ronald Fitzgerald and Patrick Charles Fitzgerald | Non-Scheduled Mining Activity – Mining Lease ML | Cook Shire Council | ML100305 | 14 June 2022 | Application form |
| APP0060993 | Gary John Bate and Robert Axel Tingay | Non-Scheduled Mining Activity – Mining Lease ML | Cook Shire Council | ML100261 | 21 Oct 2020 | Application form |
| A-EA-AMD-100243038 | Pedersen Enterprises Pty Ltd | Alluvial Gold Mining | Mareeba | ML100295 | 13 May 2022 | Amendment application |
| A-EA-AMD-100240390 | Queensland Zeolite Pty Ltd | Non- Scheduled Mining lease activity | Central Highlands Region | MLA100299 | 09 Aug 2022 |
Application document available in multiple parts: Application form Application supporting information |
| A-EA-AMD-100203516 | Paul Ashley Everett | Mining lease – alluvial gold mining | Cook Shire | ML100292; ML100293 | 23 Feb 2022 | Amendment Application |
| A-EA-NEW-100201227 | Industrial Commodities QLD Pty Ltd | Mining lease - lime / limestone | Gladstone Regional | ML100298 | 16 Feb 2022 |
Application document available in multiple parts: Application document Supporting document |
| A-EA-NEW-100186811 | Orezone Holdings Pty Ltd | Mining antimony, cobalt, copper, gold, lead, silver and zinc | Mackay Regional | ML100294 | 25 Jan 2022 | Application document |
| APP0078297 | Bogside Mining Industries Pty Ltd | Mining: clay and shale | Ipswich City | ML50115 | 9 Aug 2021 | Application documents available in multiple parts: Part 1 |
A-EA-AMD-100117882 | Ashleigh Kym Fitzgerald | Mining – alluvial gold | Mareeba Shire | ML100280 | 24 Aug 2021 | Application document |
| APP0075421 | Intergroup Mining Limited | Mining – Copper ore, Gold, Lead ore, Silver ore and Zinc ore | Charters Towers Regional | ML100282 | 13 May 2021 | Application document |
APP0070076 | Kevin Alfred De Roma | Mining lease – gold | Mareeba Shire | ML100273 | 5 Mar 2021 | Application document |
Petroleum and gas applications
| Application number | Applicant | Primary activity | LGA | Tenure number | Date access period begins | Application documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A-EA-AMD-100349487 | AUSTRALIA PACIFIC LNG PTY LIMITED | Petroleum and gas | Maranoa Regional Council, Western Downs Regional Council | PL195, PL200, PL204, PL268, PL414, PL415, PL416, PL417, PL418, PL419. | 22 November 2022 |
Application documents available in multiple parts:
Appendix B – Site Specific Eurombah Creek Boron Guideline Derivation |
| A-EA-AMD-100320874 | AUSTRALIA PACIFIC LNG PTY LIMITED | Petroleum and gas | Western Downs Regional Council | ATP592, ATP606, ATP972, PFL26, PL1011, PL1084, PL215, PL216, PL219, PL220, PL225, PL226, PL265, PL266, PL267, PL272, PL297, PL403, PL404, PL405, PL406, PL407, PL408, PL412, PL413, PL444, PL469, PL470, PL471, PPL186, WMA2013. | 2 November 2022 |
Application documents available in multiple parts:
Application Form – EA Amendment Application EPPG00968013 Supporting doc – EA Amendment Application EPPG00968013 Appendix D – APLNG EIS IQQM Assessment |
| A-EA-NEW-100324062 | QPM ENERGY PTY LTD | Petroleum and gas | Isaac Regional Council | PFL32 and PPL2072 | 25 October 2022 |
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| A-EA-NEW-100312977 | Senex Compression Facility Pty Ltd | Petroleum and gas | Western Downs Regional Council | PFL31 | 6 Oct 2022 | Application documents available in multiple parts: |
| A-EA-AMD-100295356 | Santos Limited; Delhi Petroleum Pty Ltd; Santos Australian Hydrocarbons Pty Ltd; Vamgas Pty Ltd | Petroleum and gas | Bulloo Shire Council | PL1087 | 12 Aug 2022 | Application documents available in multiple parts: Application form and supporting information report Appendix C - Technical Memorandum – updating groundwater impact estimation Appendix D – Santos Risk assessment process Appendix E – Stimulation Risk assessment Part 1 Appendix E – Stimulation Risk assessment Part 2 Appendix E – Stimulation Risk assessment Part 3 |
| A-EA-NEW-100196712 | Blue Energy Ltd | Petroleum and gas | Isaac Regional Council | Petroleum Lease (PL)1034, PL1038, PL1045 | 31 Jan 2022 | Application documents available in multiple parts: |
| A-EA-AMD-100209714 | Santos Limited | Petroleum and gas | Bullo Shire | PL302 | 24 Feb 2022 | Application documents available in multiple parts: Part 2 – Appendix A: PL302 Desktop Ecological Assessment Part 3 – Appendix B: Underground Water Impact Report Part 4 – Appendix C: Technical Memorandum Groundwater Part 5 – Appendix E: SWQ Hydraulic Fracture Risk Assessment which includes: Part 5.1 Stimulation Risk Assessment (June 2020) Part 5.2 Stimulation Risk Assessment (29 June 2020); |
| A-EA-NEW-100243309 | Texas-Tickalara Holdings, LP | Petroleum and gas | Bulloo Shire Council | Petroleum Lease (PL) 1089 | 27 May 2022 | Environmental authority application environmental impact assessment report Appendix B: Environmental Field Development Protocol Appendix C: Spatial Data Review Appendix D: Ecological Assessment Report Appendix F: Proposed EA Conditions Appendix G: MSES and ESA Searches Appendix I: Groundwater Impact Assessment Texas-Tickalara Holdings A-EA-NEW-100243309 information request |
| A-AEMD-100128724 | Bridgeport (Surat Basin) Pty Ltd | Petroleum and gas | Western Downs Regional | Petroleum Lease (PL) 1 | 22 Oct 2021 | Application documents available in multiple parts: |
| APP0061347 | Santos Toga Pty Ltd; PAPL (Upstream) Pty Limited; KGLNG E&P Pty Ltd; Santos TPY, LLC; Santos Queensland, LLC; Total E&P Australia; Santos TPY CSG, LLC; Total E&P Australia II; Bronco Energy Pty Limited. | Resource activity (conventional gas) | Maranoa Regional, Central Highlands Regional and Banana Shire | ATP2012, ATP526, PL100, PL1017, PL232, PL233, PL234, PL235, PL236, PL420, PL421, PL440, PL90, PL91, PL92, PL99, PPL76, PPL92 | 21 Oct 2021 | Application documents available in multiple parts: |
| A-EA-AMD-100138467 | Arrow CSG (Australia) Pty Ltd | Petroleum and gas | Western Downs Regional | Petroleum Lease (PL) 253 | 21 Oct 2021 | |
| APP0076750 | Santos Limited c/- Delhi Petroleum Pty Ltd, Santos Limited, Beach Energy (Operations) Limited, Vamgas Pty Ltd, Santos Australian Hydrocarbons Pty Ltd | Petroleum and gas | Bulloo Shire | Petroleum Lease (PL) 1055 | 22 Mar 2021 | Application form and supporting information report Appendix D – SWQ underground water impact report 2020 update |
| APP0076788 | Santos Limited c/- Beach Energy (Operations) Limited, Santos Limited, Delhi Petroleum Pty Ltd, Santos Petroleum Pty Ltd and Vamgas Pty Ltd. | Petroleum and gas | Bulloo Shire | Petroleum Lease (PL) 1058 | 11 May 2021 | Application form and supporting information report Appendix C – Ecology assessment Appendix E – Groundwater tech memo |