Directive 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety of offshore oil and gas operations and amending Directive 2004/35/EC.

Subject

Energy, Environment gen., Sea

Keyword

Energy conservation/energy production Business/industry/corporations Natural gas Liability/compensation Polluter pays principle Protection of habitats Data collection/reporting Marine pollution Oil pollution

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive establishes minimum requirements for preventing major accidents in offshore oil and gas operations and limiting the consequences of such accidents. It lays down general principles of risk management in offshore oil and gas operations as well as safety and environmental considerations relating to licences. The Directive stipulates that Member States shall ensure that the licensee is financially liable for the prevention and remediation of environmental damage.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Legislation | European Union | 2004 (2019)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Public health, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Sustainable use, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Act on research, prevention and remedy of environmental damage - Environmental Damage Law - (No. 1191 of 2016).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008 (2016)

Keyword: Hazards, Early warning system, Environmental audit, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Offshore Safety Act (No. 125 of 2018).

Legislation | Denmark | 2005 (2018)

Keyword: Oil, Transport/storage, Marine pollution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Continental shelf, Early warning system, Inspection, Internal trade, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Territorial sea, Data collection/reporting, Mining, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Protection Act (LBK No. 1032 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Protected area, Oil pollution, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Convention) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 386 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Environmental planning, Hazards, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Act on Danish subsoil exploitation (No. 535 of 2015).

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Exploration, Policy/planning, Mining, Natural gas, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Liability (Prevention and Remediation) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. No. 231 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Liability (Prevention and Remediation) (Amendment) Regulations (Wales) 2015 (W.S.I.1394 (W. 138) of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Environmental Liability) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 293 of 2015).

Legislation | Ireland | 2015

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Environmental planning, Marine pollution, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 909 on readiness at sea pollution from oil and gas installations, pipelines and other platforms.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Hazards, Environmental planning, Hazardous substances, Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 145 implementing Directive 2013/30/EU on safety of offshore oil and gas operations and amending Directive 2004/35/EC.

Legislation | Italy | 2015

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Public participation, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the equipment that must be present in special storages on land, drilling installations, production platforms and vessels, to respond to marine pollution.

Legislation | Italy | 2017

Keyword: Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Marine pollution, Exploration, Mining, Oil, Oil pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Offshore-Mining Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2016 (2018)

Keyword: Pollution control, Marine pollution, Hazards, Enforcement/compliance, Natural gas, Exploration, Oil, Mining, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Coastal zone management, Navigation, Marine protected areas, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 805 of 2015 on Prospection, Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons

Legislation | Latvia | 2015

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Procedural matters, Institution, Royalties/fees, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Protection of environment, Environmental standards, Oil, Natural gas, Hazards, Early warning system, Coal, Pollution control, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto-Ley Nº 16/2017 - Establece disposiciones de seguridad en la investigación y explotación de hidrocarburos en el medio marino.

Legislation | Spain | 2017

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Business/industry/corporations, Marine pollution, Hazards, Oil pollution, Exploration, Mining, Natural gas, Oil, Pollution control, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law (2015: 280) on reporting of accidents in offshore oil and gas operations outside the European Union.

Legislation | Sweden | 2015

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Business/industry/corporations, Natural gas, Oil, Liability/compensation, Data collection/reporting, Marine pollution, Hazards, Oil pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 1339/2018 - Desarrolla el Real Decreto-Ley Nº 16/2017, que establece disposiciones de seguridad en la investigación y explotación de hidrocarburos en el medio marino.

Legislation | Spain | 2018

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Business/industry/corporations, Marine pollution, Hazards, Oil pollution, Exploration, Mining, Natural gas, Oil, Pollution control, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment (Offshore Oil and Gas) Regulations 2015.

Legislation | Gibraltar (UK) | 2015 (2017)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Business/industry/corporations, Natural gas, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Protection of habitats, Data collection/reporting, Marine pollution, Oil pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act (2015)

Legislation | Estonia | 2015 (2023)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Processing/handling, Public health, Environmental standards, Procedural matters, Classification/declassification, Research, Cleaning agents/detergents, Business/industry/corporations, Inspection, Liability/compensation, Basic legislation, Internal trade, International trade, Risk assessment/management, Transport/storage, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law no. 59 of 2016 on External Emergency Response Plans in Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Operations.

Legislation | Cyprus | 2016

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Resource/damage valuation, Hazards, Early warning system, Environmental planning, Financing, Governance, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Policy/planning, Hazardous substances, Natural gas, Oil

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action.

Legislation | European Union | 2018 (2021)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Climate change, Ozone layer, Environmental planning, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Bioenergy, Biofuel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX