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National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority
The Australian Government is holding a series of public consultation sessions to discuss proposed amendments to the Environment Regulations. The amendments seek to improve the consultation and transparency requirements for offshore oil and gas activities in Commonwealth waters. To participate visit industry.gov.au.
The Australian Government has commenced a review of the legislative and regulatory framework for decommissioning offshore petroleum infrastructure in Commonwealth waters. To participate visit industry.gov.au.
On 27 September 2018, NOPSEMA issued Esso Australia Resources with a Direction in relation to electrical heat tracing equipment. For more information see the news and media page.
NOPSEMA has published a draft workplace arrangements guidance note for public comment. For more information see the news and media page.
NOPSEMA has concluded its compliance monitoring of the Baleen 2D HR Seismic Survey conducted by Asset Energy Pty Ltd (Asset Energy) in petroleum title PEP-11. For more information see the news and media page.
NOPSEMA has released its Annual Offshore Performance Report, for the year ending 31 December 2017. For more information see the news and media page.
On 25 July 2018, NOPSEMA issued a Direction to Triangle Energy in relation to an incident on the Cliff Head Alpha offshore platform. For more information see the news and media page.
NOPSEMA has worked closely with Parks Australia to develop and publish new guidance for titleholders managing offshore petroleum activities that may affect Australian marine parks. For more information see the news and media page.
In response to stakeholder feedback, NOPSEMA has extended the public comment period to 31 August 2018. For more information see the news and media page.
The Australian Government has commenced a review of the offshore petroleum safety regime to ensure it continues to provide an effective framework for securing the health and safety of the offshore workforce. To participate see industry.gov.au.
NOPSEMA has updated its diving guidelines to reflect the requirements of the Safety Regulations. For further information see the news and media page.
His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia has announced the appointment of Ms Erica Smyth as a Companion of the Order of Australia. For more information see the news and media page.
Following a review of NOPSEMA's brief of evidence, in relation to alleged breaches by Technip Oceania Pty Ltd of provisions of the OPGGS Safety Regulations, the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions has made the decision to commence prosecution. For more information see the news and media page.
Registrations are now open for an information session on the progress of improvements to consultation and transparency in the offshore petroleum regulatory regime. Further information and registration details are available here.
NOPSEMA has published an information paper on complex decision making as part of the human factors information papers series. For further information see the Human factors information page.
This quarterly magazine is intended to keep stakeholders informed of NOPSEMA’s activities and priorities, relevant legislative reform, and emerging industry issues.
The Brochure - Requirements for consultation and public comment on petroleum activities in Commonwealth waters - August 2018 (PDF 165KB) provides an overview of the environment plan consultation and offshore project proposal public comment requirements for petroleum activities in Commonwealth waters.
The Brochure - Offshore petroleum environmental approvals - August 2018 (PDF 227KB) contains information broadly covering the type of environmental approvals required to begin an offshore petroleum activity in Commonwealth waters, the assessment process and how to get involved.
The Annual Offshore Performance Report 2017 (PDF 3.7MB) contains data covering the industry and regulatory performance to 31 December 2017.
The Brochure - Introducing NOPSEMA - May 2017 (PDF 743KB) contains information broadly outlining NOPSEMA's history, jurisdiction, legislation, regulatory functions and governance.
The NOPSEMA Annual Report 2016-17 (PDF 6.6MB) contains information covering the authority's operations and activities conducted during the year ending 30 June 2017.
NOPSEMA welcomes comment and feedback on its draft workplace arrangements guidance note by 19 November 2018.
For more information about the offshore petroleum approvals process see the Community Information page.
Improvement and prohibition notices are published within 21 days of issuance on the Published Notices page.
To notify NOPSEMA of an accident, dangerous occurrence, environmental or well integrity incident call (08) 6461 7090.
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22 October - Offshore Safety Review workshop, Perth
23-25 October - SPE Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Brisbane
30, 31 October - Decommissioning discussion forums, Perth
30, 31 October - Consultation and transparency public information sessions, Perth
1 November - Consultation and transparency public information session, Adelaide
2 November - Consultation and transparency public information session, Melbourne
2 November - Decommissioning discussion forum, Melbourne
Events listed are those at which NOPSEMA is presenting or exhibiting or has an organisational role. For presentations at past events see our Presentations page.
A career with NOPSEMA provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity to play a key role in protecting offshore workers and marine environments through the independent and professional regulation of safety, well integrity and environmental management of Australia’s offshore petroleum industry.
NOPSEMA is held in high regard and its teams have diverse professional backgrounds and talents. We recruit widely to find high calibre candidates, from both domestic and international markets, who use their skills to influence risk management by industry across a range of petroleum activities.
Find out more about a career with NOPSEMA and build on your professional skills to make a real difference.