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The licensing regime is designed to maximise the economic recovery of UK offshore oil and gas. 

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.

We run a competitive licensing system and applications may only be made in accordance with approved procedures.

The North Sea Transition Authority is committed to ensuring the economic recovery of UK oil and gas and to enabling the achievement of the UK Government’s commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.