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 halving upstream emissions by 2030.

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04 Dec 2023 Consultations Potential introduction of a carbon storage levy - call for evidence

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29 Nov 2023 Press releases and announcements North Sea industry continues to show resilience as key figures meet to discuss its future

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20 Nov 2023 Publications Area Plan External Guidance - November 2023

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09 Nov 2023 Publications Guidance on applications for a Carbon Storage Permit updated November 2023

06 Nov 2023 Press releases and announcements Letter to licensees outlining NSTA’s expectations for well decommissioning

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30 Oct 2023 Press releases and announcements 27 licences offered in first batch of 33rd Oil and Gas Licensing Round

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19 Oct 2023 Publications Reserves and Resources 2022 report

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12 Oct 2023 Press releases and announcements Wells report reveals significant growth opportunities which must be grasped

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12 Oct 2023 Publications Wells Insight Report 2023

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10 Oct 2023 Press releases and announcements NSTA unveils redesigned website

NST FORUM 4

29 Nov 2023 Press releases and announcements North Sea industry continues to show resilience as key figures meet to discuss its future

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20 Nov 2023 Publications Area Plan External Guidance - November 2023

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09 Nov 2023 Publications Guidance on applications for a Carbon Storage Permit updated November 2023

06 Nov 2023 Press releases and announcements Letter to licensees outlining NSTA’s expectations for well decommissioning

Licence Picture

30 Oct 2023 Press releases and announcements 27 licences offered in first batch of 33rd Oil and Gas Licensing Round

Adobestock 110766585

19 Oct 2023 Publications Reserves and Resources 2022 report

NS drilling rig

12 Oct 2023 Press releases and announcements Wells report reveals significant growth opportunities which must be grasped

Wells Insight 2023 Adobestock 110768619

12 Oct 2023 Publications Wells Insight Report 2023

New Website Social Image

10 Oct 2023 Press releases and announcements NSTA unveils redesigned website

Carbon Caputure (1)

04 Dec 2023 Consultations Potential introduction of a carbon storage levy - call for evidence

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

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Our board and leadership team aim to create a culture of performance and accountability

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