Requirements for the planning of and consent to UKCS Field Developments - updated October 2019 Download
Stewardship Expectation 7: Commercial Alignment and Delivery We expect that the adoption and implementation of good commercial practice should enable activity to be progressed in a manner, and at a pace, consistent with obligations in the MER UK Strategy Download
Decommissioning Strategy May 2021 Ensuring that decommissioning is carried out in a timely and cost-effective manner not only helps value creation from the UKCS, but also demonstrates industry’s commitment to responsibly managing the UK’s petroleum legacy. Download
Exploration and production - Onshore - Licensing regime The NSTA operates a licensing regime that gives companies exclusive rights to search, bore for and get petroleum. Petroleum licences are issued after a competitive process, usually a licensing round. View more
Stewardship Expectation 4: Well Activity Performance We expect that operators will maximise the value of wells throughout the well lifecycle Download