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OFFSHORE PETROLEUM AND GREENHOUSE GAS STORAGE (RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION) REGULATIONS 2011 - REG 5.02

Definitions

    In this Part:

"facility" has the same meaning as in Schedule   3 to the Act.

"in force" , in relation to a well operations management plan (including any accepted revisions), means that:

  (a)   the plan has been accepted; and

  (b)   the acceptance of the plan has not been withdrawn; and

  (c)   the operation of the plan has not ended.

"integrity" , in relation to a well, means the capacity of the well to contain petroleum, a greenhouse gas substance, or any other substance.

"operator" , in relation to a facility, has the same meaning as in Schedule   3 to the Act.

"Regulator" means NOPSEMA.

"reportable incident" , in relation to a well, means any of the following:

  (a)   a loss of integrity of the well, including a well kick, resulting in a release of more than:

  (i)   1 kilogram of gas; or

  (ii)   80 litres of liquid;

  (b)   a failure of hydrostatic pressure as a primary barrier, leading to:

  (i)   a build - up of pressure or a positive flow check; and

  (ii)   the operation of a blow - out prevention or diversion system;

  (c)   damage to, or failure of, well - related equipment that has led or could lead to a loss of integrity of the well;

  (d)   any other unplanned occurrence that requires the titleholder to implement measures or arrangements to regain control of the well.

"well" has a meaning affected by regulation   5.03.

"well activity" means an activity relating to a well that is carried out during the life of the well.


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