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On 1st November 2022, the NSTA retired the Cessation of Production (CoP) Process. Licensees will no longer be required to complete and submit a COP report. Should the NSTA wish to discuss any existing COP dates and movement of same, a stewardship meeting will be set up to discuss.

An Area Plan is a cross licence/ cross Hub collaborative framework to ensure economic recovery of oil and gas, whilst supporting the drive to net zero carbon by 2050, in a particular geographical area of the UKCS, based on the analysis of evidence.

West of Shetland Area Plans

Northern North Sea Area Plans

Shetland APs Area Plans

Download production and expenditure projections data.

The NSTA is committed to maximising the well value cycle on the UKCS through effective regulation, promotion and by using its influence with licensees, the supply chain and relevant bodies.

Exploration Licence Application Form Offshore And Onshore Updated 1 April 2024

Record and sample requirements for onshore geophysical surveys and wells

The OGA is committed to making information publicly available as soon as is reasonable.