Inquiry into Safety-related matters relating to FLNG projects in Australian waters off the Western Australian coast
Economics and Industry Standing Committee (2013 - 2017)· 7 May 2015inquiry_report
A WA parliamentary committee investigated the safety of Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) projects off the WA coast, focusing on operator responsibility, government oversight, and emergency preparedness. The report highlights the importance of risk reduction and regulatory scrutiny by NOPSEMA, particularly for new technologies like FLNG.
Impact
The report affects offshore petroleum operators, workers, regulators (NOPSEMA), and communities in the Kimberley region, influencing safety standards and emergency response planning.
miningenvironmentemergency_servicespublic_sectorresourcesFLNG safetyNOPSEMA regulationoffshore petroleumemergency responseALARPsafety caseenvironmental managementcyclone preparednessoil spillKimberley infrastructurePrelude FLNGobjective-based regulation
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