Project CORE

• Simplify interactions with NOPSEMA: CORE will serve as a one-stop platform where industry can lodge applications, track progress and access guidance in one place.
• Improve clarity and consistency: by streamlining regulatory processes and aligning business areas, CORE will support predictable outcomes and clear decisions.
• Increase transparency and visibility: the platform will make regulatory information, historic records and compliance data easier to find and use.
• Enhance efficiency and adaptability: modernised digital workflows will reduce duplication, support efficient submission processes and allow for future system improvements such as AI integration.

• CORE is designed to improve the experience for duty holders by streamlining regulatory processes and reducing unnecessary burden.
• It represents a major step in modernising how NOPSEMA regulates and engages with the offshore energy industry.
• It will help ensure Australia’s offshore energy activities continue to be managed safely, responsibly and transparently while supporting both industry efficiency and public confidence.

• NOPSEMA is committed to working collaboratively with industry to deliver smarter regulatory services that support safe, efficient and environmentally responsible offshore operations.
• NOPSEMA has recently completed the first phase of industry engagement for the CORE (Central Operations for Regulatory Excellence) project. This first round of focus groups and briefings was well attended and provided valuable insights to help shape the design of the new digital platform.
• Early themes raised by industry included:
  • a strong desire for more consistent and standardised templates and forms
  • improved handling of revisions and version control
  • better ability to re-use data across submissions
  • clearer guidance that remains stable over time
  • enhanced tracking, dashboards and visibility of submission status
  • streamlined non-digital interactions, including inspections and reporting.
• These insights will directly inform the system design to ensure the new digital tools are practical, intuitive and reflect real-world operational needs.
• NOPSEMA has invited key stakeholders across the offshore oil, gas and renewables sectors to continue participating in consultation activities as the platform design progresses.
• A second round of focus groups will follow in early 2026, focusing on early design concepts and proposed system functionality.
• Stakeholder feedback will continue to guide the development of new digital systems to improve how industry engages with NOPSEMA.

Need more information? You can reach out to NOPSEMA at core.engagement@nopsema.gov.au