What we do We work with government, industry and other regulators to accelerate the move to net zero while meeting the UK’s energy demand and security. View more
What you can expect when you join the NSTA We will usually ask you to start around 09:30am on your first day, and you will be met by HR who will welcome you, take you through those need to know items and answer any questions you might have, personal or work related. View more
About us We license, regulate and influence the UK oil, gas and carbon storage industries. We support UK energy security, drive emissions reduction from UK supplies, and help accelerate the transition to net zero to realise the potential of the North Sea as an integrated energy basin. View more
What we do - Energy Security The North Sea has been helping to provide light and warmth for UK homes and industry for more than 50 years and will continue to be an essential resource for supporting UK energy security for many years to come. View more
What we do - Licensing and consents The UK’s offshore and onshore energy resources are being developed by a wide range of companies spanning different sectors. These rich and abundant resources continue to attract new companies and investors from within the UK and overseas. View more
What we do - Investing on the UKCS We work with industry, government and the lender/investment community on identifying and progressing investment opportunities and support the UK government in its drive to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. View more
What we do - Decommissioning and repurposing Companies have a legal duty to decommission platforms and pipelines in a safe and cost-efficient manner once production operations have permanently stopped at their oil and gas fields. View more
What we do - Technology stewardship For decades the UK North Sea has been a testbed for pioneering technologies used to produce billions of barrels of North Sea oil and gas, underpinning the UK’s energy security. View more