Licence relinquishment Offshore and Onshore production licence relinquishments - surrenders - and determinations - are processed through the UK Energy Portal using the PEARS User Guidance. View more
Carbon Storage The NSTA regulates offshore carbon dioxide storage – we are the licensing authority and approve and issue storage permits – and maintains the carbon storage public register. View more
NSTA Governance Guidance January 2022 This guidance sets out when the Authority will normally consider the adequacy of a company’s governance arrangements and the factors that the Authority will usually take into consideration when doing so. Download
PON 7 PON 7 and petroleum reporting is handled under the PPRS (Petroleum Production Reporting System) system. The submission guidance on this system describes the data requirements and format for the reporting of hydrocarbon production from offshore and onshore fields and terminals in the UK View more
Technology Insights - Installations & Topsides Operators continue to focus on cost-effective installation solutions to support development of more marginal hydrocarbon resources: View more
Wells Task Force - Decommissioning Group Influencing Decommissioning Reduce well decommissioning cost by a further 10% from 2023 to end of 2028 Promote cost reduction target and share key challenges and ideas to overcome Promote guidance for re-use with respect to CCS View more
Wells - Exploration and Production 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. View more
