The Project
As part of our ongoing partnership with Santos’ Onshore Environment Team, e2m has provided comprehensive support for both day-to-day operations and future development initiatives. Our remit has included the delivery of key regulatory compliance and permitting tasks to ensure seamless operations for the Queensland Onshore Environment Team.
Our Approach
e2m’s team has played a pivotal role in supporting Santos’ regulatory obligations, delivering a suite of services including:
- Preparation of Baseline Assessment Plans under the Queensland Water Act
- Submission of Estimated Rehabilitation Cost (ERC) applications
- Development of Plans of Operations (PoO)
- Lodgement of Environmental Authority (EA) applications
- Management of EA surrenders following completion of operations and rehabilitation
- Compilation of all compliance obligations into a central register
- Input into the refinement of internal processes for rehabilitation data management within spatial systems
- Guidance to ensure ongoing regulatory adherence in spatial data submissions and exports
- Administrative support, including processing regulatory fee payments via client systems and collaborating across departments for accurate cost control and reporting
Outcomes
e2m has successfully delivered over 20 ERCs and Plans of Operations, and multiple years of annual returns for more than 30 EAs. Our team has supported numerous other applications and provided specialist advice and guidance to Santos. Throughout our engagement, we have continuously refined internal processes and procedures to reflect current regulatory standards and best practice. This proactive approach has enabled Santos to update their procedures in line with evolving submission requirements, ensuring compliance is maintained efficiently and promptly.
