COVID-19 industry preparedness

20 March, 2020

In response to the emerging COVID-19 issue NOPSEMA wrote to all offshore petroleum facility operators, requiring them to review their infectious disease management plans.

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NOPSEMA update on COVID-19 situation

19 March, 2020

NOPSEMA is taking action to ensure that our important role as the offshore energy regulator continues effectively as the COVID-19 situation unfolds.

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NOPSEMA accepts notification to end Equinor’s environment plan

19 March, 2020

NOPSEMA has accepted Equinor’s notification to end the operation of its approved environment plan for exploratory drilling in the Great Australian Bight.

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COVID-19 update

13 March, 2020

NOPSEMA is responding to the significant risk posed by the COVID-19 virus and its potential impact on the health of the offshore industry workplace.

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Managing risks associated with COVID-19

9 March, 2020

NOPSEMA is taking direct action to help protect and support the offshore workforce from risks associated with COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus).

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Ending Equinor’s environment plan

4 March, 2020

On 27 February 2020, Equinor formally notified NOPSEMA to end the operation of their environment plan under which approval was granted for their proposal to carry out exploratory drilling in the Great Australian Bight.

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Open for comment: Updated Workplace Arrangements guidance

4 March, 2020

NOPSEMA has recently updated it's Workplace arrangements guidance note which is now open for comment, and interested stakeholders are encouraged to have their say.

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Updated notification phone number

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.

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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.

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New guidance: Powers of HSR's

23 January, 2020

NOPSEMA has released new guidance on the Powers of Health & Safety Representatives.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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