Independent review of NOPSEMA's performance underway

23 March, 2015

An independent review of NOPSEMA’s performance under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) streamlined arrangements has commenced.

Titleholders will soon be required to meet financial assurance requirements

3 November, 2014

On 1 January 2015, titleholders will be required to demonstrate to NOPSEMA that they meet the financial assurance requirements of section 571(2) of the OPGGS Act.

Farewell message from NOPSEMA CEO, Ms Jane Cutler

24 September, 2014

Jane Cutler, CEO of NOPSA and the inaugural CEO of NOPSEMA, has released a 'Farewell from the CEO' message reflecting on her five year tenure.

Update on Stena Clyde investigation

26 August, 2014

Legal proceedings have commenced through the Magistrates' Court of Victoria.

Consultation: Draft amendments to the Well regulations

6 August, 2014

The Department of Industry and Science is conducting consultation sessions with interested stakeholders on the draft amendments to Part 5 of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Resource Management and Administration) Regulations 2011. T

Update on investigation into fatalities on Stena Clyde drilling rig, Bass Strait,

16 June, 2014

NOPSEMA is continuing to investigate the accident which claimed the the lives of two members of the workforce during drilling operations on the Stena Clyde mobile offshore drilling unit on 27 August 2012.

Well regulations under review

7 April, 2014

The Department of Industry is currently undertaking a review of Part 5 of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Resource Management and Administration) Regulations 2011

Report highlights important lessons for the Australian offshore petroleum industry

7 April, 2014

Successful prosecution of employer in relation to diving incident

7 April, 2014

Technip has been convicted and fined by the Perth Magistrates Court following specific health and safety breaches

Draft terms of reference released on streamlining environmental approval processes

10 October, 2013

The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (RET) has released draft Terms of Reference for the proposed structure of a strategic assessment of the environmental management authorisation process for petroleum activities administered by NOPSEMA.

NOPSEMA responds to 60 Minutes

31 July, 2013

NOPSEMA has provided written comment to Channel Nine's '60 Minutes' relating to the program’s story on oil spill response measures.

Updated guidance on noise management in the offshore workplace

17 June, 2013

NOPSEMA has published updated guidance to clarify the noise exposure standards that will be enforced under the Safety Regulations.

Report signals challenges and opportunities for improved safety performance

27 May, 2013

NOPSEMA’s Annual offshore performance report identifies inadequate design specification and procedures not being followed as prevalent causes of offshore petroleum incidents.  

Offshore petroleum forum on spill preparedness and response at Spillcon 2013

5 April, 2013

NOPSEMA is a proud supporter of the International Oil Spill Prevention and Preparedness Conference (Spillcon) in Cairns. While in Cairns on 8 April, NOPSEMA will facilitate the Offshore Petroleum Forum on spill preparedness and response to identify ways to improve oil spill capability between industry and government.

Open for comment: Operational and scientific monitoring programs

14 March, 2013

The Operational and Scientific Monitoring Programs (OSMP) Information Paper was released for public comment in December 2012. If you intend to review the document please email your comments to OSMP@nopsema.gov.au by 31 March 2013 to ensure that your input can be considered prior to finalisation of the document.