Operators are required to undertake environmental risk assessment as part of preparing their Environment Plan (EP), which includes chemicals in a general sense. A more detailed environmental risk assessment for specific products and chemicals may be warranted where their use presents moderate to high risks to the environment.
Environmental risk assessment of chemicals used in WA petroleum activities guideline
Guidance
This guideline outlines the environmental risk assessment process required by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation Safety in relation to products and chemicals being used ‘down-hole’ in petroleum and geothermal activities.
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Published
3 April 2025
