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27 February, 2020
NOPSEMA has recently updated its notification phone number for all notifiable accidents, incidents and complaints to 1300 674 472.
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Equinor’s announcement to halt plans for exploratory drilling in Great Australian Bight
25 February, 2020
NOPSEMA acknowledges the announcement by Equinor that it will not be progressing with its proposal to carry out exploratory drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
NOPSEMA issues direction to Shell Australia Pty Ltd
29 January, 2020
On the 22 January 2020, NOPSEMA issued a general direction to Shell Australia in relation to increasing deficiencies with the Safety Management System regarding the isolation of plant and equipment to conduct intrusive activities at the Prelude FLNG facility.
New guidance: Powers of HSR's
23 January, 2020
NOPSEMA has released new guidance on the Powers of Health & Safety Representatives.
Safety bulletin: Electric arc flash management
7 January, 2020
Electric arc flash accidents regularly cause injuries and fatalities to Australian electrical workers. To protect the health and safety of the offshore workforce, operators must ensure the risk of an arc flash is reduced to ALARP.
Equinor receives second of four approvals for exploration in the Great Australian Bight
18 December, 2019
The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) has today accepted Equinor’s environment plan for exploratory petroleum drilling in the Great Australian Bight, which represents the second of four approvals required before activity can commence.
Timing of Equinor environment plan decision
3 December, 2019
NOPSEMA will not be making announcements associated with the Equinor environment plan during the Christmas/New Year period.
NOPSEMA resumes assessment of Equinor's environment plan
2 December, 2019
Equinor resubmitted its environment plan for proposed exploration drilling in the Great Australian Bight on 29 November 2019. NOPSEMA will now resume its assessment of the proposal and the next decision point is scheduled to occur by 30 December 2019.
Bulletin: Clarifying statutory requirements and good practice consultation
21 November, 2019
NOPSEMA recognises the need for further clarification in categorising a person or organisation as a relevant person and has published a bulletin to address this and provide good practice advice on how to get the most out of engagement.
NOPSEMA responds to Chief Scientist’s Audit findings
21 November, 2019
NOPSEMA has addressed the findings of Chief Scientist Alan Finkel’s Audit into NOPSEMA’s consideration of exploration in the Great Australian Bight by publishing a series of detailed responses and intended actions against each of the Chief Scientist’s findings.
NOPSEMA requires Equinor to modify and resubmit environment plan
11 November, 2019
On 8 November 2019, NOPSEMA issued a notice to Equinor requiring them to modify and resubmit their environment plan for proposed drilling in the Great Australian Bight. Equinor have 21 days to provide NOPSEMA with further information.
Powers of Health & Safety Representatives guidance note open for comment
24 October, 2019
A draft of the Powers of Health and Safety Representatives guidance note is now open for comment. For more information see NOPSEMA consultation hub.
Drilling rig issued with prohibition notice to prevent unsafe practice
18 October, 2019
NOPSEMA has issued a prohibition notice as a result of a serious injury on a mobile offshore drilling unit – the Ocean Monarch – operating in the Bass Strait.
Published: Operational risk assessment guidance note
16 October, 2019
Following two rounds of industry feedback and an operational risk assessment (ORA) workshop, NOPSEMA has finalised its Operational risk assessment guidance note.
NOPSEMA extends decision timeframe for Equinor environment plan
23 September, 2019
NOPSEMA has advised Equinor that it is unable to make a decision on their environment plan for proposed exploration drilling in the Great Australian Bight within the initial 30 day assessment period.