upcoming activities
consultation hub
seeking your input
Chevron Australia is planning petroleum activities in Western Australia and adjacent State and Commonwealth waters, and we’re committed to transparent engagement with communities and stakeholders throughout the environmental approvals process.
In accordance with State and Commonwealth regulations, petroleum activities are required to be undertaken in manner that continually reduces environmental risks and impacts to a level that is acceptable and as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
To help achieve this, we welcome stakeholder input on our proposed activities, including additional aspects or potential measures to consider that could avoid or reduce impacts on people and communities, heritage values, and ecological, social and cultural features of the environment.
environment plans
Petroleum activities in Commonwealth waters are regulated by the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA). Before activities can take place, Chevron Australia must develop an Environmental Plan (EP) which will be assessed by NOPSEMA in accordance with the requirements of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations 2023 (Cwth).
For onshore and State waters, EPs must be lodged with the WA Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE) in accordance with the requirements of the Petroleum (Submerged Lands) (Environment) Regulations 2012 (WA), the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources (Environment) Regulations 2012 (WA) or Petroleum Pipelines (Environment) Regulations 2012 (WA).
During the development of these EPs, Chevron Australia must identify and consult with relevant persons and consider their input.
Relevant persons are those whose functions, interests or activities may be affected by our activities. This may include Traditional Owners’ with a spiritual and cultural connection to land and sea Country, local community members, and those involved in commercial or recreational fishing and tourism.
Following consultation, Chevron Australia will submit an EP to the relevant regulator which will:
- describe the environment in which activities are planned to take place;
- include an assessment of environmental impacts and risks arising from the activities;
- identify control measures to manage the potential impacts and risks to levels that are as low as reasonably practical (ALARP) and acceptable; and
- outline how Chevron Australia has engaged with relevant persons and stakeholders and how their feedback has been considered and addressed.
Before activities can commence, an EP must be assessed and accepted by the regulator.
offshore project proposal
An Offshore Project Proposal (OPP) provides primary environmental approval for the whole project life and demonstrates that environmental impacts and risks will be managed to acceptable levels. It covers all phases of the project life from surveys, drilling, installation, operations, and decommissioning.
It is important to note that acceptance of an OPP does not authorise the undertaking of an activity. The authorisation of an activity is granted through NOPSEMA’s acceptance of subsequent EPs, which involve further consultation.
your input
The information below outlines our proposed activities, to assist relevant persons to make an informed assessment and to provide feedback to inform and enhance our EPs.
We are gathering information that helps us better understand the environment: such as specific concerns, objections or claims about the potential impacts or management of an activity. For example, feedback might relate to environmental impacts and risks; control measures; monitoring environmental performance; values and sensitivities; or other relevant matters.
Fundamental objections, threats, social media comments, spam and petitions would not be considered as feedback.
For more information on the consultation requirements, please visit the NOPSEMA or DMPE website.
upcoming activities
(commonwealth waters)
legacy wellhead decommissioning
Chevron Australia is planning to decommission several non-operational legacy wellheads and associated infrastructure off the northwest coast of Western Australia.
upcoming activities
(state waters and onshore)
resources
- Consultation on Offshore Petroleum Environment Plans – NOPSEMA pdf opens in new window
- Environment Plan Guideline – DMPE opens in new window
- Environment plan content requirements – NOPSEMA pdf opens in new window
- Environmental requirements – NOPSEMA opens in new window
- Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations opens in new window
- Chevron Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) opens in new window
- Consultation in the course of preparing an environment plan – NOPSEMA pdf opens in new window
