COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
Sections 226, 264 and 708
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
VARIATION OF PIPELINE LICENCE VIC/PL32
(BREAM A TO SHORE) (8QS5SM)
I, STEVEN ROBERT TAYLOR, the Delegate of the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator, on behalf of the Commonwealth-Victoria Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority hereby vary Pipeline Licence VIC/PL32, granted 13 November 2001 (the Licence), for which:
Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd
(ACN 091 829 819)
Woodside Energy (Bass Strait) Pty Ltd
(ACN 004 228 004)
are the registered titleholders, as set out below.
The variation takes effect on the day on which this notice of variation is published in the Australian Government Gazette.
Made under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
of the Commonwealth of Australia
STEVEN ROBERT TAYLOR
DELEGATE OF THE TITLES ADMINISTRATOR
ON BEHALF OF THE COMMONWEALTH-VICTORIA
OFFSHORE PETROLEUM JOINT AUTHORITY
VARIATION OF
PIPELINE LICENCE VIC/PL32
- The FIRST SCHEDULE of the Licence is varied by deleting the current text and replacing it with the following:
ROUTE OF PIPELINE
The route of the pipeline is described in the table below, and displayed in the map below (Attachment A), commencing at a subsea cut location near the Bream A Platform to the point of intersection with the 3 nautical mile limit.
ID | Description | Easting (mE) | Northing (mN) |
1 | Subsea cut location near Bream A platform | 567328 | 5738463 |
2 | Pipeline laydown point | 567291 | 5738578 |
3 | Intersection point 7 | 565419 | 5738743 |
4 | Centre of TWA oil pipeline crossing | 552621 | 5755166 |
5 | Intersection point 6 | 546900 | 5762517 |
6 | Intersection point 5 | 544331 | 5765081 |
7 | 3 Nautical Mile Limit | 541322 | 5768946 |
Coordinate set above is based on GDA94/MGA Zone 55, survey of pipeline centreline.
- The VIC/PL32 Pipeline Route Map is deleted and replaced with the map at Attachment A.
- The SECOND SCHEDULE of the Licence is varied by deleting the current text and replacing it with the following:
SCHEDULE
SPECIFICATION
(A) Design
The pipeline shall be designed, fabricated, and constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Det Norske Veritas Offshore Standard DNV OS-F101, Submarine Piping Systems 2000.
(B) Basis of Design
The pipeline design shall be based on the following parameters: -
(a) one 350 mm nominal diameter pipeline for the conveyance of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons
(b) an internal design pressure of 18,960 kPa(g)
(c) a design temperature of 90oC
(d) an outside diameter of 355.6 mm
(e) a wall thickness of 14.3 mm
(f) a pipeline length of approximately 41.5 km
(g) a maximum flow capacity of 8,495 ksm3/d
(C) Materials of Construction
- The pipeline shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Det Norske Veritas Specification – DNV F101 Submarine Piping Systems 2000, for Grade 450-I-SFDU seamless pipeline for sour service
- The pipeline shall be protected by a 0.5mm thick fusion bonded epoxy anti corrosion coating
- The pipeline shall have a 60mm minimum thickness concrete weight coating for stability and protection.
(D) Cathodic Control
- The pipeline shall be protected by a sacrificial anode system designed in accordance with the Det Norske Veritas Recommended Practice for Cathodic Protection Design (DNV RP B401).
Attachment A
Overview
The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 was enacted to provide a comprehensive legal framework for the regulation of petroleum and greenhouse gas storage activities in Australian waters. The Act was introduced to address the need for effective management of offshore petroleum resources and to regulate greenhouse gas storage operations to mitigate environmental impacts. The Act was enacted by the Parliament of Australia, aiming to ensure that offshore petroleum activities are conducted in a safe, environmentally responsible, and economically efficient manner. The policy objective of the Act is to balance the exploitation of offshore resources with the protection of the marine environment and the interests of various stakeholders, including the Commonwealth, states, and indigenous communities. The Act facilitates the licensing and monitoring of offshore petroleum activities, including the regulation of pipelines, to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Scope and Application
The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006, as evidenced by the variation of Pipeline Licence VIC/PL32, governs the regulation of offshore petroleum activities and greenhouse gas storage in Australian waters. This Act applies to the entities Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd and Woodside Energy (Bass Strait) Pty Ltd, which are the registered titleholders of the pipeline licence in question. The scope of the Act extends to the specification of the pipeline's design, construction, and materials, ensuring adherence to stringent standards such as those set by Det Norske Veritas. The geographic reach of this legislation is national, as it pertains to the Commonwealth and its territories, with specific application in the Victorian offshore region. The variation itself modifies the pipeline's route and technical specifications, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The Act's provisions can be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, allowing for detailed regulations and operational guidelines to be set forth as necessary.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this variation to the Pipeline Licence VIC/PL32 (section 226) concern the modification of the pipeline's route and specifications. The First Schedule now details a specific route for the pipeline from a subsea cut location near the Bream A Platform to the point of intersection with the 3 nautical mile limit, with coordinates based on the GDA94/MGA Zone 55 survey. The Second Schedule outlines the pipeline's design and construction requirements, adhering to the Det Norske Veritas Offshore Standard DNV OS-F101, Submarine Piping Systems 2000, including the basis of design, materials of construction, and cathodic protection systems.
The obligations imposed by this Act on the registered titleholders, Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd and Woodside Energy (Bass Strait) Pty Ltd, include ensuring that the pipeline is constructed and maintained according to the specified design parameters. This involves using materials that meet the standards outlined in the DNV OS-F101 and DNV RP B401, and ensuring that the pipeline is protected from corrosion through the use of anti-corrosion coatings and a sacrificial anode system. Additionally, the titleholders must ensure that the pipeline route is accurately maintained and clearly defined as per the coordinates provided.
Breaches of the requirements stipulated in this Act may result in significant consequences. The Act does not specify the exact nature of the penalties or offences for non-compliance, but given the critical nature of offshore petroleum infrastructure, violations could lead to severe civil or criminal penalties. These may include fines, suspension or revocation of the licence, and potential legal action for damages. The exact penalties would be determined based on the severity and impact of the non-compliance, with the potential for substantial financial and reputational repercussions for the titleholders.