Exploration & 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.
Asset stewardship
Effective stewardship will help maximise economic recovery and support the move to net zero carbon
Exploration
Working with the industry to enhance exploration investment
Development
Developing regional strategies to optimise infrastructure
Production
Encouraging greater efficiency in production operations.
Decommissioning
Extending field life and improving the efficiency of decommissioning
Onshore
The licensing of exploration & development of England’s onshore oil &...
Petroleum measurement
Working with the industry to manage oil and gas operations
Taxation
Driving investment through a competitive fiscal environment.