Exploration codes of practice

The codes are intended to provide upfront information to the industry and the community, and enable industry to adopt a risk-based, best practice approach in meeting requirements.

Coal seam gas fracture stimulation

Applies to: Coal, Minerals, Petroleum

The code of practice for coal seam gas fracture stimulation establishes a best practice framework.

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Coal seam gas well integrity

Applies to: Coal, Minerals, Petroleum

Mandatory standards for well design and construction to ensure the environmentally sound safe production of coal seam gas and the protection of ground water resources.

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Code of practice for construction, operation and decommissioning of petroleum wells

Minimum set of mandatory requirements to ensure that petroleum wells are designed, constructed, operated, maintained and decommissioned to ensure their long-term integrity in NSW. The code also advises on how good industry practice can be applied by titleholders.

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Environmental management

Applies to: Coal, Minerals, Petroleum

Mandatory requirements and guidance for title holders on minimising risks to the environment.

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Produced Water

Applies to: Coal, Minerals, Petroleum

Mandatory requirements and guidance for title holders on the management, storage and transfer of produced water.

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Rehabilitation

Applies to: Coal, Minerals, Petroleum

Mandatory requirements and guidance for title holders on rehabilitation management.

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Community consultation

Applies to: Coal, Minerals, Petroleum

This code is applied by a condition imposed on all prospecting titles granted, renewed or transferred in respect of applications granted after 1 March 2016.

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