Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act compliance
Offshore petroleum + gas operators regulated by NOPSEMA.
criticalcurrentongoingCriminal liability
Who must comply
Offshore petroleum + gas operators + titleholders.
What triggers it
Operating offshore.
When due
Continuous; safety case + environment plan + WOMP review.
Evidence required
Safety case acceptance; environment plan acceptance; WOMP review.
Max penalty
Significant civil + criminal penalties for safety + environment offences
Summary
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 (Cwlth) regulates offshore petroleum + gas activities. NOPSEMA administers safety + environment + well integrity. Wide-ranging operator + titleholder obligations.
Industries
Topics
petroleumoffshoresafety
Source: https://www.nopsema.gov.au. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.