Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Resource Management and Administration) Regulations 2025
100Meaning of reportable incident
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100 Meaning of reportable incident
A reportable incident, in relation to a well in a title area, means any of the following:
(a) a loss of integrity of the well, including a well kick, resulting in a release of more than:
(i) 1 kilogram of gas; or
(ii) 80 litres of liquid;
(b) a failure of hydrostatic pressure at the well as a primary barrier, leading to:
(i) a build‑up of pressure or a positive flow check; and
(ii) the operation of a blow‑out prevention or diversion system;
(c) damage to, or failure of, well‑related equipment that has led or could lead to a loss of integrity of the well;
(d) damage to, or failure of, well‑related equipment that is used to monitor or verify the integrity of the well;
(e) any other unplanned occurrence that requires the titleholder to implement measures or arrangements to regain control of the well.