Overview - Supporting the supply chain The NSTA regulates and influences the UK’s oil, gas and carbon storage industries to ensure the economic recovery of oil and gas and meet the 2050 net zero emissions target set by the Secretary of State. View more
Production - Regulatory Information Our focus is to ensure that fields are managed to ensure economic recovery of hydrocarbons, whilst supporting the drive to net zero carbon by 2050, in line with individual field development plans. View more
Asset Stewardship Task Force The Asset Stewardship Taskforce (ASTF) works to support the NSTA Strategy, in respect of both production and net zero obligations by improving asset stewardship in the UK Continental Shelf area. View more
CO2 Transportation and Storage Task Force Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is critical to the UK achieving net zero. Government aims to capture and store 20-30 million tonnes of CO2 per year by 2030 and over 50 million tonnes per year by 2035. View more
Area Plans An Area Plan is a cross licence/ cross Hub collaborative framework to ensure economic recovery of oil and gas, whilst supporting the drive to net zero carbon by 2050, in a particular geographical area of the UKCS, based on the analysis of evidence. View more
Carbon Emissions Intensity Analysis Benchmarking industry performance continues to play a significant role in driving industry improvements, and the NSTA has, since 2020, introduced benchmarking of performance to track progress towards net zero. View more
Bacton Energy Hub The NSTA recognises that Bacton has the potential to establish itself as a low carbon hydrogen hub. This would ensure Bacton remains a key regional energy hub, leveraging existing infrastructure and resource in the region to ensure its low carbon future. View more
Our Mission Statement We regulate and influence the oil, gas and carbon storage industries. We help drive North Sea energy transition, realising the significant potential of the UK Continental Shelf as a critical energy and carbon abatement resource View more