247BDefinitions

247B Definitions

integrity, in relation to a well, means that the potential producing or injection zone in the well bore—

(a) is under control, in accordance with an accepted well operations management plan; and

(b) is able to contain reservoir fluids; and

(c) is subject only to risks that have been reduced to a level that is as low as reasonably practicable;

petroleum-related infrastructure licensee means the registered holder of an infrastructure licence that authorises the licensee to construct and operate an infrastructure facility that relates to petroleum;

well includes all equipment located downhole from a well;

Equipment leading to a blow-out preventer, equipment leading to a well head, equipment leading to a Christmas tree.

well activity means an activity relating to a well that is carried out during the life of the well;

Exploratory drilling, production drilling, appraisal drilling, testing a well, well drilling, a wireline operation, a workover operation, a well completion or re-completion, maintenance of a well, abandonment or suspension of a well.

well integrity hazard means—

(a) an event that—

(i) may compromise the integrity of a well; and

(ii) would, if it occurred, have the consequence of a significant threat to the safety of individuals; or

(b) an event that may involve a risk of significant damage to the environment or the well reservoir of a well.