UKCS Flaring & Venting Report September 2020 The Authority is fully committed to supporting achievement of the UK’s net zero emissions target and is working with government and industry on the vital role that the oil and gas industry must play in the UK energy transition Download
NSTA Overview 2024 The North Sea is changing. What was an oil and gas province is becoming an integrated energy basin. Oil and gas will still play a significant role, but offshore wind, carbon storage and hydrogen will all become more prominent as the UK aims to reach net zero by 2050. Download
Overview - Exploration and Production We regulate the licensing of exploration and development of the UK’s offshore and onshore oil and gas resources, gas storage and unloading activities in accordance with the Strategy and the UK Government’s target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. View more
Asset Stewardship Reviews We will continue to undertake pro-active, structured and prioritised stewardship reviews with operators and licensees based on intelligence gathered, prioritising those with the greatest impact on economic recovery and support the drive to net zero carbon by 2050. 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