The North Sea Transition Authority
We regulate and influence the oil and gas, offshore hydrogen, 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. We hold industry to account on reducing emissions.
News and publications
08 Oct 2024
Press releases and announcements
NSTA acts to smooth the path of North Sea deals
10 Sept 2024
Press releases and announcements
North Sea emissions cut for a fourth year in a row, but operators warned not to be complacent
05 Sept 2024
Press releases and announcements
Massive opportunity for cheaper, easier, cleaner production
29 Aug 2024
Press releases and announcements
Greater transparency on industry compliance under new plans by NSTA
09 Aug 2024
Press releases and announcements
NSTA picks up trio of digital prizes in stellar month
01 Aug 2024
Press releases and announcements
Data Principles agreed as Digital Strategy Group launches LinkedIn site to aid communication
19 Jul 2024
Press releases and announcements
ESG reporting vital to unlocking investment in North Sea
18 Jul 2024
Press releases and announcements
Streamlining payments on the UK Energy Portal
16 Jul 2024
Press releases and announcements
Regulator clamping down on well decommissioning delays
15 Jul 2024
Press releases and announcements
North Sea data upload will support energy transition
10 Sept 2024
Press releases and announcements
North Sea emissions cut for a fourth year in a row, but operators warned not to be complacent
05 Sept 2024
Press releases and announcements
Massive opportunity for cheaper, easier, cleaner production
29 Aug 2024
Press releases and announcements
Greater transparency on industry compliance under new plans by NSTA
09 Aug 2024
Press releases and announcements
NSTA picks up trio of digital prizes in stellar month
01 Aug 2024
Press releases and announcements
Data Principles agreed as Digital Strategy Group launches LinkedIn site to aid communication
19 Jul 2024
Press releases and announcements
ESG reporting vital to unlocking investment in North Sea
18 Jul 2024
Press releases and announcements
Streamlining payments on the UK Energy Portal
16 Jul 2024
Press releases and announcements
Regulator clamping down on well decommissioning delays
15 Jul 2024
Press releases and announcements
North Sea data upload will support energy transition
08 Oct 2024
Press releases and announcements
NSTA acts to smooth the path of North Sea deals
10 Oct 2024
Publications
Statement of Intent between The Crown Estate and The North Sea Transition Authority
08 Oct 2024
Publications
Guidance on the conduct of licence assignments
10 Sept 2024
Publications
Emissions Monitoring Report 2024
05 Sept 2024
Publications
Wells Insight Report 2024
05 Sept 2024
Publications
UKCS Decommissioning Benchmarking Report 2024
23 Jul 2024
Publications
2023 Benchmarking Dashboards - Production Efficiency and Unit Operating Cost
19 Jul 2024
Publications
ESG Disclosure: 2023 observations
18 Jul 2024
NSTA governance
Annual Report and Accounts 2023-2024
16 Jul 2024
Publications
UKCS Decommissioning Cost and Performance Update 2024
08 Oct 2024
Publications
Guidance on the conduct of licence assignments
10 Sept 2024
Publications
Emissions Monitoring Report 2024
05 Sept 2024
Publications
Wells Insight Report 2024
05 Sept 2024
Publications
UKCS Decommissioning Benchmarking Report 2024
23 Jul 2024
Publications
2023 Benchmarking Dashboards - Production Efficiency and Unit Operating Cost
19 Jul 2024
Publications
ESG Disclosure: 2023 observations
18 Jul 2024
NSTA governance
Annual Report and Accounts 2023-2024
16 Jul 2024
Publications
UKCS Decommissioning Cost and Performance Update 2024
10 Oct 2024
Publications
Statement of Intent between The Crown Estate and The North Sea Transition Authority
08 Oct 2024
Consultations
Response on consultation proposal to issue NSTA Guidance on the conduct of licence assignments
29 Aug 2024
Consultations
Consultation on greater transparency on industry compliance under new plans by NSTA
23 May 2024
Consultations
Response to the Call for Evidence on a Carbon Storage levy
27 Mar 2024
Consultations
Consultation response on draft OGA Plan to reduce UKCS greenhouse gas emissions
14 Feb 2024
Consultations
Consultation on proposed regulations for the disclosure of carbon storage information and samples
29 Aug 2024
Consultations
Consultation on greater transparency on industry compliance under new plans by NSTA
23 May 2024
Consultations
Response to the Call for Evidence on a Carbon Storage levy
27 Mar 2024
Consultations
Consultation response on draft OGA Plan to reduce UKCS greenhouse gas emissions
14 Feb 2024
Consultations
Consultation on proposed regulations for the disclosure of carbon storage information and samples
08 Oct 2024
Consultations
Response on consultation proposal to issue NSTA Guidance on the conduct of licence assignments
17 Sept 2024
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive speech: Next chapter of North Sea’s story can be the best yet
21 May 2024
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive's presentation at the Energy Industry in Transition Conference
05 Oct 2023
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive Stuart Payne's presentation at CCUS Conference 2023
05 Sept 2023
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive Stuart Payne's speech at Offshore Europe 2023
21 May 2024
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive's presentation at the Energy Industry in Transition Conference
05 Oct 2023
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive Stuart Payne's presentation at CCUS Conference 2023
05 Sept 2023
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive Stuart Payne's speech at Offshore Europe 2023
17 Sept 2024
Presentations
NSTA Chief Executive speech: Next chapter of North Sea’s story can be the best yet
The move to net zero
The NSTA is fully committed to helping achieve the UK government's commitments to reach net zero emissions by 2050
Meet the team
Our board and leadership team aim to create a culture of performance and accountability
Contact the NSTA
We aim to provide the best possible service at all times and we welcome feedback from our licensees, partners and stakeholders.