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The North Sea Transition Authority
We regulate and influence the oil and gas, offshore hydrogen, and carbon storage industries. We help drive North Sea energy transition, realising the significant potential of the UK Continental Shelf as a critical energy and carbon abatement resource. We hold industry to account on halving upstream emissions by 2030.
News and publications
![CO2 image](/media/mamj4qij/adobestock503840377.jpeg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133560961631630000)
23 May 2024
Press releases and announcements
Carbon Storage levy: Call for evidence response
![NSTA logo North Sea](/media/pyml2lu5/nstasocial-media2.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133409701229130000)
20 May 2024
Press releases and announcements
Consent granted for Belinda project
![Electrification](/media/2hanuvgm/electrification.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133529162250930000)
09 May 2024
Press releases and announcements
Up to £3bn of emissions reduction schemes proposed by North Sea operators
![The NSTA Logo](/media/byqmr1cx/the-nsta-authority-logo.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133619871454030000)
30 Apr 2024
Press releases and announcements
Perenco fined record £225,000 for exceeding vent consent
![The NSTA Logo](/media/byqmr1cx/the-nsta-authority-logo.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133619871454030000)
18 Apr 2024
Press releases and announcements
NEO fined £100,000 for breaching its vent consent
![Data Principles](/media/dqgfpoed/data-principles.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133565194796430000)
02 Apr 2024
Press releases and announcements
Data principles will benefit industry and support transition
![CO2 image](/media/mamj4qij/adobestock503840377.jpeg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133560961631630000)
28 Mar 2024
Press releases and announcements
Net zero moves closer with new guidance for carbon storage industry
![Microsoftteams Image (119)](/media/0mildzkg/microsoftteams-image-119.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133559206175070000)
27 Mar 2024
Press releases and announcements
OGA Plan sharpens focus on emissions reduction
![Field Consent Pic](/media/kpdidalb/field-consent-pic.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133540422332670000)
05 Mar 2024
Press releases and announcements
Digital consents system will cut time and cost
![NSTA Decom Dashboard](/media/h20nzwll/nsta-decom-dashboard.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133536736117570000)
29 Feb 2024
Press releases and announcements
Data dashboard expanded to drive decommissioning savings
![NSTA logo North Sea](/media/pyml2lu5/nstasocial-media2.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133409701229130000)
20 May 2024
Press releases and announcements
Consent granted for Belinda project
![Electrification](/media/2hanuvgm/electrification.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133529162250930000)
09 May 2024
Press releases and announcements
Up to £3bn of emissions reduction schemes proposed by North Sea operators
![The NSTA Logo](/media/byqmr1cx/the-nsta-authority-logo.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133619871454030000)
30 Apr 2024
Press releases and announcements
Perenco fined record £225,000 for exceeding vent consent
![The NSTA Logo](/media/byqmr1cx/the-nsta-authority-logo.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133619871454030000)
18 Apr 2024
Press releases and announcements
NEO fined £100,000 for breaching its vent consent
![Data Principles](/media/dqgfpoed/data-principles.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133565194796430000)
02 Apr 2024
Press releases and announcements
Data principles will benefit industry and support transition
![CO2 image](/media/mamj4qij/adobestock503840377.jpeg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133560961631630000)
28 Mar 2024
Press releases and announcements
Net zero moves closer with new guidance for carbon storage industry
![Microsoftteams Image (119)](/media/0mildzkg/microsoftteams-image-119.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133559206175070000)
27 Mar 2024
Press releases and announcements
OGA Plan sharpens focus on emissions reduction
![Field Consent Pic](/media/kpdidalb/field-consent-pic.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133540422332670000)
05 Mar 2024
Press releases and announcements
Digital consents system will cut time and cost
![NSTA Decom Dashboard](/media/h20nzwll/nsta-decom-dashboard.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133536736117570000)
29 Feb 2024
Press releases and announcements
Data dashboard expanded to drive decommissioning savings
![CO2 image](/media/mamj4qij/adobestock503840377.jpeg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133560961631630000)
23 May 2024
Press releases and announcements
Carbon Storage levy: Call for evidence response
![A5 Overview Image](/media/ipbbz3cw/a5-overview-image.jpeg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133598110236430000)
10 May 2024
Publications
NSTA Overview 2024
![CO2 image](/media/mamj4qij/adobestock503840377.jpeg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133560961631630000)
28 Mar 2024
Publications
Guidance for Measurement of Carbon Dioxide for Carbon Storage Permit Applications
![Microsoftteams Image (119)](/media/0mildzkg/microsoftteams-image-119.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133559206175070000)
27 Mar 2024
Publications
OGA Plan - Emissions Reduction
![Microsoftteams Image (99)](/media/vfwhftag/microsoftteams-image-99.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133449464932370000)
20 Nov 2023
Publications
Area Plan External Guidance - November 2023
![4 (005)](/media/rgllpvbk/4-005.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133440096127330000)
09 Nov 2023
Publications
Guidance on applications for a Carbon Storage Permit updated November 2023
![Adobestock 110766585](/media/jq5ffuea/adobestock110766585.jpeg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133421801848700000)
19 Oct 2023
Publications
Reserves and Resources 2022 report
![Wells Insight 2023 Adobestock 110768619](/media/tkobg4xg/adobestock110768619.jpeg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133434071635230000)
12 Oct 2023
Publications
Wells Insight Report 2023
![Ccs2](/media/pv1pxvpo/ccs2.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133348478381430000)
10 Oct 2023
Publications
Seismic Imaging within the UKCS Energy Transition environment
![Og Licensing Round 1](/media/w0oamfpy/og-licensing-round-1.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133359752363600000)
05 Sept 2023
Publications
NSTA Overview 2023 (Updated)
![Emr 2023 Cover](/media/ogmd1z5h/emr-2023-cover.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133402057995630000)
05 Sept 2023
Publications
Emissions Monitoring Report 2023
![CO2 image](/media/mamj4qij/adobestock503840377.jpeg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133560961631630000)
28 Mar 2024
Publications
Guidance for Measurement of Carbon Dioxide for Carbon Storage Permit Applications
![Microsoftteams Image (119)](/media/0mildzkg/microsoftteams-image-119.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133559206175070000)
27 Mar 2024
Publications
OGA Plan - Emissions Reduction
![Microsoftteams Image (99)](/media/vfwhftag/microsoftteams-image-99.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133449464932370000)
20 Nov 2023
Publications
Area Plan External Guidance - November 2023
![4 (005)](/media/rgllpvbk/4-005.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133440096127330000)
09 Nov 2023
Publications
Guidance on applications for a Carbon Storage Permit updated November 2023
![Adobestock 110766585](/media/jq5ffuea/adobestock110766585.jpeg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133421801848700000)
19 Oct 2023
Publications
Reserves and Resources 2022 report
![Wells Insight 2023 Adobestock 110768619](/media/tkobg4xg/adobestock110768619.jpeg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133434071635230000)
12 Oct 2023
Publications
Wells Insight Report 2023
![Ccs2](/media/pv1pxvpo/ccs2.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133348478381430000)
10 Oct 2023
Publications
Seismic Imaging within the UKCS Energy Transition environment
![Og Licensing Round 1](/media/w0oamfpy/og-licensing-round-1.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133359752363600000)
05 Sept 2023
Publications
NSTA Overview 2023 (Updated)
![Emr 2023 Cover](/media/ogmd1z5h/emr-2023-cover.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133402057995630000)
05 Sept 2023
Publications
Emissions Monitoring Report 2023
![A5 Overview Image](/media/ipbbz3cw/a5-overview-image.jpeg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133598110236430000)
10 May 2024
Publications
NSTA Overview 2024
![CS Licence Application 2021](/media/wflbba1x/cs-licence-application-2021.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133395928464700000)
23 May 2024
Consultations
Response to the Call for Evidence on a Carbon Storage levy
![Microsoftteams Image (119)](/media/0mildzkg/microsoftteams-image-119.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133559206175070000)
27 Mar 2024
Consultations
Consultation response on draft OGA Plan to reduce UKCS greenhouse gas emissions
![Carbon Caputure (1)](/media/0i4pn3wo/carbon-caputure-1.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133461557019500000)
14 Feb 2024
Consultations
Consultation on proposed regulations for the disclosure of carbon storage information and samples
![Carbon Caputure (1)](/media/0i4pn3wo/carbon-caputure-1.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133461557019500000)
04 Dec 2023
Consultations
Potential introduction of a carbon storage levy - call for evidence
![OGA Plan](/media/houb2eyz/oga-plan.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133409762961170000)
05 Oct 2023
Consultations
Consultation on draft OGA Plan to reduce UKCS greenhouse gas emissions
![Microsoftteams Image (119)](/media/0mildzkg/microsoftteams-image-119.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133559206175070000)
27 Mar 2024
Consultations
Consultation response on draft OGA Plan to reduce UKCS greenhouse gas emissions
![Carbon Caputure (1)](/media/0i4pn3wo/carbon-caputure-1.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133461557019500000)
14 Feb 2024
Consultations
Consultation on proposed regulations for the disclosure of carbon storage information and samples
![Carbon Caputure (1)](/media/0i4pn3wo/carbon-caputure-1.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133461557019500000)
04 Dec 2023
Consultations
Potential introduction of a carbon storage levy - call for evidence
![OGA Plan](/media/houb2eyz/oga-plan.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133409762961170000)
05 Oct 2023
Consultations
Consultation on draft OGA Plan to reduce UKCS greenhouse gas emissions
![CS Licence Application 2021](/media/wflbba1x/cs-licence-application-2021.png?width=533&height=260&rnd=133395928464700000)
23 May 2024
Consultations
Response to the Call for Evidence on a Carbon Storage levy
![Stuart Aberdeen Uni Speech 21 May](/media/qtpfrji5/stuart-aberdeen-uni-speech-21-may.jpeg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133607702017570000)
21 May 2024
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive's presentation at the Energy Industry in Transition Conference
![Stuart Payne](/media/fzxnl2rk/stuart-payne.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133433209360070000)
05 Oct 2023
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive Stuart Payne's presentation at CCUS Conference 2023
![Stuart Payne Offshore Europe 2023](/media/kldjey4f/stuart-payne-offshore-europe-2023.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133395830171900000)
05 Sept 2023
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive Stuart Payne's speech at Offshore Europe 2023
![NSTA News Fallback V2](/media/zxeh2v5v/nsta-news-fallback-v2.png)
17 May 2023
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive Stuart Payne's speech at Decom Week
![Stuart Payne](/media/fzxnl2rk/stuart-payne.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133433209360070000)
05 Oct 2023
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive Stuart Payne's presentation at CCUS Conference 2023
![Stuart Payne Offshore Europe 2023](/media/kldjey4f/stuart-payne-offshore-europe-2023.jpg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133395830171900000)
05 Sept 2023
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive Stuart Payne's speech at Offshore Europe 2023
![NSTA News Fallback V2](/media/zxeh2v5v/nsta-news-fallback-v2.png)
17 May 2023
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive Stuart Payne's speech at Decom Week
![Stuart Aberdeen Uni Speech 21 May](/media/qtpfrji5/stuart-aberdeen-uni-speech-21-may.jpeg?width=533&height=260&rnd=133607702017570000)
21 May 2024
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive's presentation at the Energy Industry in Transition Conference
The move to net zero
The NSTA is fully committed to helping achieve the UK government's commitments to reach net zero emissions by 2050
![Net Zero 2](/media/mmifidag/net-zero-2.jpg?width=360&height=405&rnd=133433213525900000)
Meet the team
Our board and leadership team aim to create a culture of performance and accountability
![Board2 (2)](/media/qdfbdakx/board2.jpg?width=360&height=405&rnd=133456490056100000)
Contact the NSTA
We aim to provide the best possible service at all times and we welcome feedback from our licensees, partners and stakeholders.
![Contact Us](/media/ckppn0k5/contact-us.jpg?width=1114&height=463&rnd=133391623476930000)