
Benchmarking can help drive performance improvements across the sector. The NSTA has published a number of UKCS benchmarking reports which can be found below.
Decommissioning Benchmarking
UKCS Decommissioning Benchmarking Reports

Previous Decommissioning Benchmarking Reports
Decommissioning Cost and Performance

Previous Decommissioning Cost Reports
- UKCS Decommissioning Cost and Performance Report 2023
- UKCS Decommissioning Cost Estimate Report 2022
- UKCS Decommissioning Cost Estimate Report 2021
- UKCS Decommissioning Cost Estimate Report 2020
- UKCS Decommissioning Cost Estimate Report 2019
- UKCS Decommissioning Cost Estimate Report 2018
- UKCS Decommissioning Cost Estimate Report 2017
Emissions Monitoring

Natural Gas Carbon Footprint

Production Efficiency
Benchmarking of UKCS production efficiency and losses with interactive visuals.

Reserves and Resources
Reports detailing the UK's petroleum reserves.

Previous Reserves and Resources Reports
Latest Supporting documentation
Technology Insights Report 2024
Insights into technologies used by operators in the UK Continental Shelf.
