All we know at this point is that a Woodside contractor died during work activities at noon today (AWST).
The North Rankin complex is in 135 km offshore from Dampier on the northwest coast of Australia and is in 125 m of water.
More to follow.
Posts Tagged ‘Western Australia’
Fatality at North Rankin complex, Western Australia
Posted in accidents, Australia, Offshore Energy - General, tagged fatality, North Rankin, Western Australia, Woodside on June 2, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Western Australia vs. Federal Government Dispute Continues
Posted in accidents, well control incidents, tagged accidents, Australia, blowouts, Montara, offshore drilling, well control, Western Australia on June 18, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Resources Minister Martin Ferguson is determined to establish a single national regulator after the Montara oil spill in the Timor Sea leaked oil and gas condensate for more than two months in 2009.
The WA government is at odds with Mr Ferguson over plans for a national regulator and wants to maintain responsibility for oversight of the industry in the state.
Senator Eggleston and Senator David Bushby said the federal government had introduced the legislation to parliament before concluding ongoing negotiations with the WA government. Herald Sun
Meanwhile, still no news regarding any penalties for Montara operator PTTEP. Will there be none?
Western Australia Responds
Posted in accidents, Regulation, well control incidents, tagged Australia, Martin Ferguson, Montara, Norman Moore, offshore oil, safety, Western Australia on November 24, 2010| Leave a Comment »
We are yet to be persuaded by this, or any other report, that a national regulator would be the way to go. Norman Moore
Western Australia Resists Single Regulator
Posted in Regulation, tagged Australia, regulatory philosophy, single regulator, Western Australia on November 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »
From Western Australia Business News:
The gulf between the Western Australian government and Canberra continues to widen, with state mines and petroleum minister Norman Moore writing to local oil and gas companies for support to block plans for a single national oil regulator.
Comment: What is Mr. Moore offering the companies in return for their support? This “turf” battle shows why you can’t have multiple authorities regulating the same facilities. Disputes, self-interest, conflicting agendas and priorities, and “turf” issues drain too much energy from the regulators and the industry being regulated. Concerns about critical operational risks are superseded by coordination activities and debates about who is in charge.
Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE) 