There is one release area in the Canning Basin, on the Broome Platform, which has widespread hydrocarbon shows, a salt seal, notable source rock and shale gas potential, all in the Ordovician reservoir.

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There are two release areas in the highly prospective offshore northern Carnarvon Basin, with established production in the vicinity. There are six release areas in the onshore northern Perth Basin, a region noted for its Permian and Jurassic oil and gas production, known shale gas and tight gas potential, and infrastructure.