One strike may now be enough: PNGRB rewrites penalty framework for technical violations for oil & gas entities – 29 May 2025

CGD firms may no longer get three chances as PNGRB considers scrapping the “three strikes” leniency clause in favor of instant penalties—raising industry alarm over disproportionate consequences for minor deviations

However entities will no longer need PNGRB TPIA approvals during design, pre-construction, or pre-commissioning. But they must self-audit and document rigorously—or face regulatory heat later

Operators worry the current draft amendment omits reference to Section 28 of the PNGRB Act—raising fears of being slapped with double penalties for a single violation

A single technical deviation could now incur penalties under each applicable regulation—multiplying exposure for integrated projects and increasing risk for CGD networks