08 Dec 2025 Guidance on the Application for a Carbon Dioxide Appraisal and Storage Licence (December 2025)
UKCS Energy Integration Final report August 2020 Energy integration technologies (offshore electrification, CCS, blue and green hydrogen) could contribute around 30% of the UK emissions abatement needed. Download
Annual Report and Accounts 2020-21 Accounts presented to Parliament pursuant to Section 6 of the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Audit of Non-profit Making Companies) Order 2009 Download
Flaring and venting The NSTA is the regulator for flaring and venting under the Energy Act 1976 (as amended by the Energy Act 2016) and the Petroleum Act 1998 View more
Overview - Decommissioning and Repurposing 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. View more
Asset Stewardship Expectations In consultation with the industry, we have developed stewardship expectations across the oil and gas lifecycle, for operators and licensees. 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
Well operations - Onshore Operators must apply to the NSTA for relevant consents and approvals to carry out well related activities. View more
Initial Assessment Outcomes There are various potential outcomes the NSTA can pursue after conducting an Initial Assessment. A summary of the options can be found below: View more
Ensuring successful planning and delivery of future oil and gas field projects Press releases and announcements View more
OGA Measurement Guidelines 2020 The purpose of these Guidelines is to set out the Authority’s expectations as to what will generally constitute ‘good oilfield practice’ for the full range of fiscal measurement scenarios that are likely to be encountered in practice Download