Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Safety) Regulations 2024

New work, health and safety regulations are set to come into effect on 12 June 2025, following a Commonwealth government review of the offshore safety regime.

The new regulations reflect changes to the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, which was amended by Parliament in May 2024, and published in December 2024.

The changes will support industry and NOPSEMA to ensure the ongoing health and safety of workers and provide a range of benefits across the sector. 

NOPSEMA is in the process of updating guidance materials regarding these changes. 

To ensure industry, the workforce and our stakeholders understand the new requirements and what the regulator will seek, we have created an information sheet and a frequently asked questions document. 

NOPSEMA will continue to provide tailored communications throughout the change process and hold information sessions with industry. 

The first information session will be held in the first quarter of 2025 and further information regarding this will be provided as soon as possible.

Further questions can be directed to communications@nopsema.gov.au.