Open for comment: Draft diving project plan concordance table

22 December, 2016

NOPSEMA is seeking comment on a revised draft of the Diving Project Plan (DPP) Concordance Table.

BP withdraws environment plans for drilling in the Great Australian Bight

21 December, 2016

On 20 December 2016, BP Developments Australia Pty Ltd withdrew their environment plan submissions for their Great Australian Bight Exploration Drilling Program and their Great Australian Bight Exploration Drilling Programme (Stromlo-1 and Whinham-1).

Safety alert: Quality assurance of diving system audits

19 December, 2016

NOPSEMA has published a new safety alert following recent inspections where NOPSEMA has identified a trend in the standard of audits conducted on diving systems and equipment.

NOPSEMA appoints Derrick O’Keeffe as Head of Division, Safety and Integrity

12 December, 2016

NOPSEMA today announced the appointment of Derrick O’Keeffe as the Head of Division for Safety and Integrity.

Offshore petroleum environmental approvals open days

9 December, 2016

NOPSEMA is hosting a series of open days to assist stakeholders in better understanding the environmental management approvals process.

New PSZ and ATBA guidance

11 November, 2016

NOPSEMA has published a new guidance note in relation to petroleum safety zones (PSZ) and the area to be avoided (ATBA) primarily for owners and operators of commercial fishing vessels working in the Bass Strait and other areas where there is petroleum infrastructure.

Open for comment: New guidance on when to submit a proposed revision to an environment plan

10 November, 2016

NOPSEMA has developed a guideline in consultation with an industry working group on when a change is likely to trigger the requirement to submit a proposed revision of the environment plan.

NOPSEMA grants BP an extension to provide further information

28 October, 2016

On 28 September 2016, NOPSEMA requested further information from BP Developments Australia Pty Ltd (BP) relating to their environment plan for drilling of the Stromlo-1 and Whinham-1 exploration wells in the Great Australian Bight.

BP announcement on plans for the Great Australian Bight

11 October, 2016

NOPSEMA is aware of the announcement by BP Developments Australia (BP) on 11 October that it will not be progressing its exploration drilling programme in the Great Australian Bight. This decision by BP not to proceed with plans to drill exploration wells is a commercial decision for the company, and questions regarding the decision should be addressed to BP.

NOPSEMA requests further information from BP for Stromlo-1 and Whinham-1 drilling environment plan

28 September, 2016

BP drilling proposal (Stromlo-1 and Whinham-1) to undergo further assessment

16 September, 2016

NOPSEMA has advised BP Developments Australia Pty Ltd that it will be taking additional time to assess the company’s environment plan proposing the drilling of the Stromlo-1 and Whinham-1 exploration wells in the Great Australian Bight.

Sedco Forex International Inc v National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority

13 September, 2016

On 2 August 2016, the Fair Work Commission dismissed the proceedings against the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority commenced by Sedco Forex International Inc.

Equipment integrity in offshore oil and gas operations

12 September, 2016

In response to media reporting and related commentary, regarding potential safety concerns of some offshore oil and gas drilling equipment, NOPSEMA wishes to clarify actions taken in Australia regarding this matter.

HSR Handbook update

5 September, 2016

NOPSEMA has updated its HSR Handbook. The latest version has been revised and updated to provide HSRs with concise and easy-to-read guidance that is of value to both new and experienced representatives.

Environment alert: Failure to comply with environmental management requirements due to titleholder asset ownership changes

24 August, 2016

NOPSEMA has published its second environment alert, addressing issues arising from a failure to comply with environmental management requirements due to titleholder asset ownership changes.