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How NOPSEMA investigates – and why it matters

When there is a serious accident or dangerous occurrence at an offshore energy facility, the public response is understandable: something went wrong and the regulator should act. At NOPSEMA, we do…

NOPSEMA releases Australia’s Offshore Energy Industry Performance Report 2025

NOPSEMA has released Australia’s Offshore Energy Industry Performance Report 2025, providing an overview of offshore energy activity and performance across Australia’s regulated jurisdictions. The…

New safety bulletin highlights risks in offshore lifting operations

NOPSEMA has released a new safety bulletin highlighting the continued occurrence of serious incidents and injuries during offshore lifting operations. A review of incidents over the past five years…

New guidance clarifies requirements for offshore decommissioning in Commonwealth waters

The Australian Government has published new guidance to clarify regulatory requirements for the removal of offshore oil and gas property and the sea dumping of infrastructure in Commonwealth waters…
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Stakeholder survey reveals positive perceptions of NOPSEMA

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The results of our 2025 stakeholder survey are in, and they show strong and growing confidence in NOPSEMA.
The independent survey assessed our performance and effectiveness against our statutory…

The latest issue of The Regulator magazine

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Our first issue of The Regulator for 2026 is here.
 
A key focus of this issue is the remake of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Resource Management and Administration)…

Remade RMA Regulations now in effect

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The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Resource Management and Administration) Regulations 2025 (RMA Regulations) remake comes into effect today, marking an important milestone in the…

Updates to NOPSEMA's information sharing policy

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NOPSEMA has made updates to its Sharing information with Australian and international agencies policy to reflect recent information sharing amendments to the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas…

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