Department of Mineral Resources

Petroleum Operations Notices

Petroleum Operations Notices (PONs) are formal guidance documents issued by regulatory bodies, primarily in the oil and gas industry, outlining specific requirements and obligations for operators regarding various aspects of petroleum activities, including reporting incidents, managing data, and obtaining consent for operations. These notices ensure compliance with regulations for safety, environmental protection, and information management throughout the petroleum lifecycle.

 

Current PONs Documents

PON Form  PON Title  Rev Date  PON Guidance
Petroleum Operations Notice No 1 Form Record and Sample requirements for surveys and wells UPDATE PENDING
Petroleum Operation Notice No 2 Form Reporting Procedures UPDATE PENDING
Petroleum Operations Notice No 3 Form Notification of Geophysical Surveys – Guidance Notes UPDATE PENDING  Petroleum Operations Notice No 3 Guidance UPDATE PENDING
Petroleum Operations Notice No 4 Form Application for Consent to Drill Exploration, Appraisal, and Development Wells UPDATE PENDING  Petroleum Operations Notice No 4 Guidance UPDATE PENDING
Petroleum Operations Notice No 5 Form Application to Abandon or Temporarily Abandon a well  UPDATE PENDING  Petroleum Operations Notice No 5 Guidance UPDATE PENDING
Petroleum Operations Notice No 6 Form Application to complete or workover a well  UPDATE PENDING  Petroleum Operations Notice No 6 Guidance UPDATE PENDING
Petroleum Operations Notice No 7 Form Well Numbering System  UPDATE PENDING
Petroleum Operations Notice No 8 Form Oil Pollution UPDATE PENDING
Petroleum Operations Notice No 9 Form Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences  UPDATE PENDING
Petroleum Operations Notice No 10 Form Application to Use and Discharge Non-Aqueous Drilling Fluids and Associated Cuttings  UPDATE PENDING
Petroleum Operations Notice No 11 Form Loss or dumping of materials at sea from offshore oil and gas installations  UPDATE PENDING