Woodside receives initial regulatory approval for Scarborough gas project
2 April, 2020
On 30 March 2020, NOPSEMA’s CEO accepted Woodside’s offshore project proposal to develop the Scarborough gas fields off northern Western Australia.
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A message from the CEO
31 March, 2020
NOPSEMA responds to ensure risks to the offshore oil and gas sector continue to be managed and the wellbeing of offshore workers is prioritised.
New compliance strategy for the offshore industry - COVID-19
30 March, 2020
NOPSEMA has endorsed a new compliance strategy for effectively regulating the offshore industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.