Licensing & consents
The NSTA regulates the licensing of exploration and development of the UK’s offshore and onshore (England) oil and gas resources, carbon storage, gas storage and unloading activities.
Licensing system
Detailed guidance on all aspects of offshore and onshore licensing.
Licensing rounds
The latest offshore and onshore licensing rounds.
Types of Licence
An overview of the different types of exploration licences.
PEARS
Our Petroleum e-business assignment and relinquishment system (PEARS)...
Carbon storage
Detailed guidance on all aspects of the carbon storage licensing system.
Gas storage & unloading
Detailed guidance on all aspects of the gas storage and unloading licensing...
Licence Documents and Data
A comprehensive library of current and historic licensing data.
Consents
Guidance on PWAs and variations, flaring and venting, and the NSTA consents team.