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
10 Dec 2024
Press releases and announcements
NSTA awards Endurance first ever UK carbon storage permit
06 Dec 2024
Press releases and announcements
North Sea industry keeps up relentless pace of technological innovation
25 Nov 2024
Press releases and announcements
Repsol North Sea Limited fined £350,000 for unreasonable practice and halting NEO’s production
21 Nov 2024
Press releases and announcements
Data crucial to fulfil huge potential of the North Sea
19 Nov 2024
Press releases and announcements
Right tool, right place database aims to make decommissioning cheaper and easier
01 Nov 2024
Press releases and announcements
Annual Stewardship Survey and Emissions Reduction Action Plans (ERAPs) explanatory note
16 Oct 2024
Press releases and announcements
NSTA welcomes Liz Ditchburn as new Chair
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
06 Dec 2024
Press releases and announcements
North Sea industry keeps up relentless pace of technological innovation
25 Nov 2024
Press releases and announcements
Repsol North Sea Limited fined £350,000 for unreasonable practice and halting NEO’s production
21 Nov 2024
Press releases and announcements
Data crucial to fulfil huge potential of the North Sea
19 Nov 2024
Press releases and announcements
Right tool, right place database aims to make decommissioning cheaper and easier
01 Nov 2024
Press releases and announcements
Annual Stewardship Survey and Emissions Reduction Action Plans (ERAPs) explanatory note
16 Oct 2024
Press releases and announcements
NSTA welcomes Liz Ditchburn as new Chair
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
10 Dec 2024
Press releases and announcements
NSTA awards Endurance first ever UK carbon storage permit
10 Dec 2024
Publications
OGA Plan: Routine flaring
08 Nov 2024
Publications
Well and Installation Operator Service (WIOS) External User Guidance
01 Nov 2024
Publications
Emissions Reduction Action Plan (‘ERAP’) explanatory note
29 Oct 2024
Publications
Supply Chain Action Plan (SCAP) Guidance
22 Oct 2024
Publications
Reserves and Resources Report as at end 2023
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
08 Nov 2024
Publications
Well and Installation Operator Service (WIOS) External User Guidance
01 Nov 2024
Publications
Emissions Reduction Action Plan (‘ERAP’) explanatory note
29 Oct 2024
Publications
Supply Chain Action Plan (SCAP) Guidance
22 Oct 2024
Publications
Reserves and Resources Report as at end 2023
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
10 Dec 2024
Publications
OGA Plan: Routine flaring
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
19 Nov 2024
Presentations
Regulating to deliver decommissioning: Pauline Innes' speech at the Offshore Decommissioning Conference
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
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
19 Nov 2024
Presentations
Regulating to deliver decommissioning: Pauline Innes' speech at the Offshore Decommissioning Conference
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.