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Letter from the Chair #77

Dear Members, As we continue to evolve the Wellsite Permit to Work system across our industry, one thing remains clear — strong systems alone do not keep people safe. It is people, leadership, communication, and the willingness to continually learn and improve that...

Letter from the Chair #76

Dear Members I am pleased to welcome our new members: Wellpro Services Pty Ltd and Enserve. Their experience and expertise will be a valuable addition as we continue to enhance the effectiveness of the WPTW system and support safe, high-quality operations. Over the...

Letter from the Chair #75

As we begin 2026, I would like to take the opportunity to reflect briefly on our shared priorities as an Association. The start of a new year provides an important moment to reset our focus and reaffirm our commitment to the principles that underpin our work: safety,...

Permit Synchronisation and Visibility

Key Configuration Parameters and OCR Responsibilities During Rig Moves Effective permit synchronisation and visibility are critical to maintaining safe and compliant operations, particularly during rig moves and transitions to new locations. Ensuring permits are...

Letter from the Chair #74

Dear Members As we come to the end of another year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on what we have achieved together and extend my sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to our progress. By the end of June 2025, the Association’s membership enjoyed...

New Handbook Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the updated Wellsite Permit to Work (WPTW) Handbook. This document has been developed to help Members and Users quickly understand the key changes, clarify common questions, and support the effective application of...

Newsletter #73 Letter from the Chair

Dear Members, As Chair of the Wellsite Permit to Work (WPTW) Association, I am pleased to provide this update following our Annual General Meeting held on 30 October 2025. The AGM provided an excellent opportunity to reflect on the Association’s achievements over the...

WPTW Handbook Update – Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions Q Where can I get a copy of the updated Handbook? A Your company may have  copies of the updated Handbook as part of their Wellsite Membership. If your company has no Handbooks available, contact your Training Coordinator or Manager to order...

Letter From the Chair – #70

Dear Members, I’m pleased to welcome you to this edition of the WPTWA Newsletter. As always, our focus remains on supporting the safe and effective use of the Wellsite Permit to Work System across the industry. Through this publication, we aim to keep you informed of...

Where Can Work Planning Go Wrong?

Analysis of international incident data indicates that the oil and gas industry continues to experience incidents directly linked to controllable activities. A recurring pattern reveals serious consequences – injuries, environmental damage, equipment failures, and...