Queensland Pushes for Domestic Oil Supply with Taroom Trough Development Plan

The Queensland government is pushing to unlock the Taroom Trough as a major new domestic oil source, aiming to reduce reliance on global fuel supply chains.

Developing the first oil field in 50 years will bolster Australia's long-term fuel security, according to Premier David Crisafulli.

The Taroom Trough Development Plan will streamline roads and trunk infrastructure under a new Works Regulation overseen by Queensland's Coordinator-General.

Shell is currently producing 200 barrels of high-quality crude oil a day from the Taroom Trough, which is being refined at iOR's Eromanga refinery.