NSTA Governance Guidance Process Model Sets out a high-level description of the process model the NSTA will generally follow in support of its consideration of Corporate Governance matters as set out in the NSTA’s Governance Guidance Download
Consultation on proposal to issue NSTA Guidance on the conduct of licence assignments May 2023 The purpose of this consultation is to set out and seek views on proposed NSTA Guidance on the conduct of licence assignments. Download
Guidance on the role of Information and Samples Coordinators October 2017 This guidance document explains the role of an information and samples coordinator pursuant to Chapter 3, section 35 of the Energy Act 2016 (‘the 2016 Act’) and what the Authority expects from its interaction with an information and samples coordinator Download
Guidance on Information and Samples Plans October 2017 This guidance explains the provisions made in Chapter 3 of the Energy Act 2016 (the 2016 Act) in relation to the preparation of information and samples plans in connection with licence events and describes the Authority’s expectations with regard to such information and samples plans Download
UKCS Well Applications and Consents Guidance July 2022 This guidance details when various applications, consents and notifications are required and provides information on the matters the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) normally takes into account when considering such applications. Download
Reporting requirements The licensee must provide the NSTA with any information that they may ask for and the NSTA require copies of data acquired. View more
Pipeline Works Authorisations The Consents and Authorisations team is part of the Regulation directorate and prepare, authorise, and issue formal consents and authorisations to enable oil and gas fields to be developed and hydrocarbons produced. View more
Consents The Consents and Authorisations team is part of the Regulation directorate and prepare, authorise, and issue formal consents and authorisations to enable oil and gas fields to be developed and hydrocarbons produced. View more