Made under the Petroleum Act 1987
3 statutory instruments made using powers in the Petroleum Act 1987, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Order 2026
- Department: Department for Work and Pensions
- Made under: Petroleum Act 1987
The Order established 500-metre safety zones around three offshore installations undergoing decommissioning and revoked safety zones for three other specific offshore features.
The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Order 2026 establishes 500-metre safety zones around three specified offshore installations—Global Producer III, Solan, and Wenlock, using coordinates based on the World Geodetic System 1984, specifically to maintain protection during their ongoing dismantlement phases.
This Order is made by the Secretary of State under the Petroleum Act 1987 and concurrently amends previous orders by removing safety zones related to the Thames Bure Wellhead, Thames Yare Wellhead, and the Victoria Subsea Production Well.
The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) (No. 2) Order 2025
- Department: Department for Work and Pensions
- Made under: Petroleum Act 1987
The Secretary of State established new 500-meter safety zones around two specified offshore installations and revoked safety zones established under four previous orders dating from 2007 and 2008.
The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) (No. 2) Order 2025 establishes new 500-meter maritime safety zones around two specific offshore installations identified in its Schedule, exercising powers granted by the Petroleum Act 1987 following recommendations from the Health and Safety Executive. Furthermore, the Order simultaneously amends and revokes safety zones previously established by four separate Orders from 2007 and 2008 concerning certain wells or structures, notably within the Chestnut Field and Kingfisher area.
The zones prohibit unauthorized entry by vessels, installations in transit, or submersible apparatus.
The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Order 2025
- Department: Department for Work and Pensions
- Made under: Petroleum Act 1987
The 2025 Order established safety zones around five offshore installations, impacting maritime traffic around those locations.
The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Order 2025 establishes 500-meter safety zones around five offshore installations in UK waters.
Two installations were already in place when the Order was made and two more will be in place from March or April 2025.
The order is based on the Petroleum Act 1987 and proposals from the Health and Safety Executive, aiming to enhance maritime safety by preventing vessels from entering or remaining in these zones without consent or in accordance with regulations.