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The NSTA is fully committed to enabling the achievement of the UK government's commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050

The NSTA regulates and influences the UK’s oil, gas and carbon storage industries to ensure the economic recovery of oil and gas and meet the 2050 net zero emissions target set by the Secretary of State.

As from 1 October 2016, the Energy Act 2016, and Regulations made under it, transferred certain functions from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (now the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero) to the Oil and Gas Authority.

The North Sea Transition Authority is the competent authority for all onshore and offshore well activity including well decommissioning.

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. 

Energy Pathfinder is a free, one-stop-shop for valuable information about near-term contracting opportunities for energy production and decarbonisation projects in the UK.

Through effective asset stewardship we aim to optimise efficiency and ensure economic recovery and support the drive to net zero carbon by 2050, while maintaining high standards of safety and environmental management.

We will continue to undertake pro-active, structured and prioritised stewardship reviews with operators and licensees based on intelligence gathered, prioritising those with the greatest impact on economic recovery and support the drive to net zero carbon by 2050.

The NSTA charges fees for a range of services to specific licence holders, including consents issued under petroleum licences, offshore methane gas and carbon dioxide storage licences and for pipeline works authorisations issued under Part III of the Petroleum Act 1998.