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.