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The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) is Australia's independent expert regulator for health and safety, structural (well) integrity and environmental management for offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage activities in Commonwealth waters, and in coastal waters where regulatory powers and functions have been conferred.

NOPSEMA is also the regulator for offshore renewables. For information about the functions of the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator visit oir.gov.au.

Latest news

NOPSEMA’s HSR Forum and inaugural HSR Awards are coming in 2025

In partnership with Australian Energy Producers and the Australian Council of Trade Unions, NOPSEMA…

NOPSEMA endorses updated financial assurance estimation method

To help titleholders calculate their financial assurance needs in the event of an oil spill,…

Clarifications to Oil Pollution Risk Management Guidance Note

NOPSEMA has made a limited update to its Oil Pollution Risk Management Guidance Note in order to…

Staged WOMP Submission Process

NOPSEMA has developed a suggested submission process and structure for the Well Operation…

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