Guidance

PON1 Guidance for Reporting Oil and Offshore Chemical Releases

OPREDOffshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning

PON1 Guidance for Reporting Oil and Offshore Chemical Releases

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Summary

Guidance sets out PON1 notification requirements for oil and offshore chemical releases during offshore oil and gas activities. It distinguishes releases from intentional discharges, specifies reporting responsibilities, timeframes and portal submission, and explains quantity determination and ongoing updates. Appendices address subsea systems, drainage, produced-water caissons, vessels, flaring and excessive powder venting.

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About This Record
Publisher
Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning
Type
Guidance
Date
March 2026 (added from another catalogue record)
Topic
Environmental Protection, Hydrocarbon Release, Regulation and Legislation
Control
Environmental Permitting, Pollution Reporting
Sector
Upstream Oil and Gas
Setting
Marine Waters, Offshore Installation, Subsea, Vessel
Link
Checked , working
Publisher page
gov.uk
Record
opred-pon1-guidance-for-reporting-oil-and-offshore-chemical-releases · added 3 September 2026

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