Net zero boost as carbon storage licences accepted Press releases and announcements The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) today (15 September 2023) announced the list of companies which have accepted licences following the UK’s first-ever carbon storage licensing round. View more
NSTA expected to take on role of offshore hydrogen transport and storage regulator Press releases and announcements The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) is expected to take on the role of offshore hydrogen transport and storage regulator following the conclusion of a consultation on the proposal. View more
Consent granted for Rosebank project Press releases and announcements The North Sea Transition Authority has today granted development and production consent for the Rosebank field, north-west of Shetland. View more
Guidance on applications for a Carbon Storage Permit Publications The NSTA have updated (9 November 2023) the guidance on applications for a Carbon Storage Permit. View more
Area Plan External Guidance - November 2023 Publications On 20 November 2023, the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), published revised Area Plan guidance. The revised guidance can be viewed here. View more
Potential introduction of a carbon storage levy - call for evidence Consultations The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) sought views on long term options for how to fund its carbon storage work, once the UK Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) industry is on a more established and self-sustaining footing. View more
Repsol fined £160,000 for flaring and venting breach Press releases and announcements An oil and gas operating company has been given the highest fine the NSTA has issued to date for emitting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere without permission. View more
24 licences offered in second tranche of 33rd oil and gas licensing round Press releases and announcements Press notice announcing Tranche 2 potential awards - 33rd Offshore Licensing Round View more
