08 Dec 2025 Guidance on the Application for a Carbon Dioxide Appraisal and Storage Licence (December 2025)
OGA Plan - Emissions Reduction The OGA Plan on emissions reduction, which was published on 27 March 2024, sets out the NSTA’s requirements for how relevant persons can meet the Central Obligation, as set out in the Strategy, for Green House Gas (GHG) emissions reductions from oil and gas extraction. View more
North Sea industry continues to show resilience as key figures meet to discuss its future Press releases and announcements Government, regulators and industry chiefs gathered in Aberdeen - Europe’s energy capital - today (29 November) to discuss the outlook for investment in the North Sea following several strong votes of confidence in the basin. View more
NSTA's Chief Executive, Stuart Payne's speech at International Energy Week 2023 Presentations View more
OGA Chairman op-ed - Windfall tax on oil and gas will not solve energy crisis Press releases and announcements View more
Stuart Payne Telegraph op-ed: North Sea is Britain’s energy crown jewel Press releases and announcements View more
£1million decarbonisation competition for the electrification of offshore oil and gas installations Press releases and announcements View more
Bacton could provide decades of clean energy for up to 20 million homes and businesses Press releases and announcements View more
Bids invited in UK’s first-ever carbon storage licensing round Press releases and announcements View more
