The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) has announced it will put in place a world-class subsea response solution to mitigate and control any risk of uncontrolled discharges from offshore wells.

 

“The continued development of offshore oil and gas is essential for Australia’s prosperity and energy security, but the industry must ensure we have access to the latest systems, technology and expertise to achieve the highest standards for our environment and safety performance,” APPEA Chief Executive, David Byers, said.

 

“The funding and development of a Subsea First Response Toolkit (SFRT) not only demonstrates the industry’s technological advancement, but also its commitment to continuous improvement and world’s best practice.”

 

The APPEA have made the move to an industry-wide practice following the Montara and Macondo offshore incidents, saying that subsequent inquiry recommendations have highlighted the need for an coherent, ubiquitous approach to safety regulations of offshore management.