Commonwealth Offshore Areas
A petroleum pipeline is defined as one that conveys naturally occurring hydrocarbons and is generally in respect to high pressure trunk lines. Pipelines are defined as including storage tanks and ancillary works. Field gathering lines are not usually licensed as a petroleum pipeline, but are included as part of the Production Licence facilities.
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Commonwealth Offshore Areas
Pipelines under the State PPA69 and PSLA82 are granted for an initial term of up to 21 years with subsequent renewal terms of no more than 21 years each. Pipelines in the Commonwealth Offshore Area OPGGSA06 are granted for an indefinite term.
A Pipeline Licence permits the holder to construct a petroleum pipeline, which is generally buried and visually unobtrusive, along a narrow corridor which is accommodated by way of easements registered under the appropriate legislation.
The area required for a Pipeline Licence varies but usually for a pipeline proper it is a narrow corridor of about 50 metres for access purposes. Pipeline Licences are subject to stringent safety and environmental conditions.
Forms available on this page:
- Application for Pipeline Licence
- Application for Variation of Pipeline Licence
- Acceptance of "Offer" for Grant of Pipeline Licence
