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The latest issue of the Regulator magazine
Published: 13 May, 2022
In this issue of the Regulator, we highlight the important role of volunteer health and safety…
NOPSEMA publishes Statement of Reasons for Barossa Development Drilling
Published: 06 May, 2022
NOPSEMA has published a Statement of Reasons for the Barossa Development Drilling and Completions…
2022 caretaker arrangements now in effect
Published: 19 April, 2022
The Government is now operating in accordance with the Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome…
Consultation on offshore electricity infrastructure regulations and cost recovery
Published: 22 March, 2022
The Australian Government is consulting on the draft regulations and proposed cost recovery…
The Australian Government Decommissioning Guideline has been updated and released
Published: 14 March, 2022
A guidelines has been released by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER…
Trailing liability for decommissioning of offshore petroleum property guidelines released
Published: 08 March, 2022
The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER) has released the trailing…
NOPSEMA begins its reconciliation journey
Published: 03 March, 2022
NOPSEMA is proud to begin its reconciliation journey by making a formal commitment in our Reflect…
The latest issue of the Regulator magazine
Published: 03 March, 2022
In the first issue of the Regulator for 2022, we proudly announce the beginning of NOPSEMA's…
Report on the Offshore Personnel Mental Health and Wellbeing Survey now available
Published: 02 March, 2022
In 2021, the Centre for Transformative Work Design Future of Work Institute at Curtin University…
NOPSEMA Research Strategy now available
Published: 01 March, 2022
As Australia's independent regulator for offshore energy operations in Commonwealth waters, NOPSEMA…
Better practice for managing COVID-19 risks
Published: 28 February, 2022
NOPSEMA recently surveyed the Australian offshore oil and gas industry to share and encourage the…
Have your say: Risk migration information paper
Published: 27 January, 2022
NOPSEMA has developed an information paper on Human Factors – Risk Migration to provide insight on …
New inspection policy published
Published: 22 December, 2021
Following the consideration of public comment, NOPSEMA has finalised and published its new…
Have your say: NOPSEMA regulatory policy on Section 270
Published: 21 December, 2021
When a titleholder submits an application to the Joint Authority (JA) for consent to surrender…
New guidance for planning for proactive decommissioning
Published: 16 December, 2021
In accordance with NOPSEMA’s Decommissioning compliance strategy and to assist titleholders develop…