NOPSEMA invites expressions of interest

9 January, 2018

NOPSEMA is pleased to invite expressions of interest from interested persons to join our newly established Community and Environment Reference Group (CERG).

Media reporting on diving incident

2 January, 2018

In response to media reports regarding diving activity associated with the Inpex Ichthys project, NOPSEMA wishes to clarify the current status of regulatory actions.

Enforcement action related to the Ocean Monarch facility

21 December, 2017

NOPSEMA has taken OHS enforcement action against BHP Billiton Petroleum Pty Ltd, Diamond Offshore General Company, and Expro Group Australia Pty Ltd in relation to non-compliances associated with well abandonment activities carried out on the Ocean Monarch facility.

Minister announces added transparency for offshore oil and gas

28 November, 2017

The Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator the Hon Matt Canavan, has announced a series of changes to implement the recommendations of the Offshore Petroleum Consultation and Transparency Review.

Safety alert: Understanding light well intervention safety systems

24 November, 2017

NOPSEMA has published a safety alert following an incident where the failure to fully understand a light well intervention safety system’s functionality caused two 1.6kg dropped objects.

New guidance on transfers of operational control

6 November, 2017

Following a public comment period, NOPSEMA has finalised and published a new guidance note on transfers of operational control.

National regulator endorses project to improve access to environmental management information for offshore petroleum activities

3 November, 2017

Safety alert: Potential for fatalities from electrical incidents

23 October, 2017

NOPSEMA has published a safety alert following three notifications in less 90 days of dangerous occurrences involving personnel performing electrical work which could have resulted in electric shock or electrocution.

Final report: Stakeholder engagement and transparency work program

9 August, 2017

NOPSEMA has published the final report for our Stakeholder Engagement and Transparency work program. We will continue to progress initiatives through the newly established Transparency Taskforce.

Open for comment: NOPSEMA releases offshore project proposal for public comment

13 July, 2017

NOPSEMA has released the first Offshore Project Proposal for public comment.

NOPSEMA issues improvement notice to PTTEP Australasia

23 June, 2017

On 21 June 2017, NOPSEMA issued PTTEP Australasia with an improvement notice relating to environmental management non-compliance associated with its Montara operations.

Open for comment: New guidance addressing change to the titleholder with operational control of activities

20 June, 2017

NOPSEMA has published for comment a draft guidance note to assist incoming and existing titleholders (relevant parties) in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements when there is a change to the titleholder with operational control of a well or petroleum activity.

NOPSEMA launches dedicated Community Information section on its website

30 May, 2017

NOPSEMA has launched a dedicated Community Information section on its website where the community can find information on the offshore petroleum approval process.

No fatalities or major injuries in offshore oil and gas in 2016

15 May, 2017

NOPSEMA takes interim step in Bass Strait oil sheen investigation

9 May, 2017

On 19 April 2017, NOPSEMA’s issued Esso Australia Pty Ltd an Environmental Improvement Notice for failing to follow the procedures for obtaining a representative sample of spilt oil in accordance with their accepted environment plan.