This document outlines the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s (DEMIRS)
position for the decommissioning of onshore petroleum and geothermal energy property, equipment
and infrastructure pursuant to the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act 1967 (PGERA)
and Petroleum Pipelines Act 1969 (PPA) and decommissioning in State coastal waters pursuant to the
Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1982 (PSLA) (together, the Petroleum Acts).
Policy - Decommissioning of petroleum and geothermal energy property, equipment and infrastructure in Western Australian onshore areas and State coastal waters
Policy
The objective of this document is to articulate DEMIRS’ expectations for the decommissioning
of petroleum, geothermal energy or pipeline property and associated disturbance areas, and the
rehabilitation of affected lands and waters in Western Australia (WA).
of petroleum, geothermal energy or pipeline property and associated disturbance areas, and the
rehabilitation of affected lands and waters in Western Australia (WA).
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Published
1 March 2024
