Ambition, priorities and performance In May 2022, the NSTA published its latest Corporate Plan, outlining the priority activities it will focus on over the five year period 2022-2027. View more
Regulatory framework The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) was established to regulate the UK oil and gas industry, in conjunction with other regulatory authorities, and has a range of powers to deliver this remit. View more
Industry levy The NSTA recovers its costs from the oil and gas companies that benefit from its services. An industry levy was introduced in October 2015, following consultation with industry, to fund the NSTA in line with the established principle of ‘user pays.’ View more
Charging regime and fees The NSTA charges fees for a range of services to specific licence holders, including consents issued under petroleum licences, offshore methane gas and carbon dioxide storage licences and for pipeline works authorisations issued under Part III of the Petroleum Act 1998. View more
Statutory Notice The Energy Act 2016 (the ‘Act’) gives the NSTA the power to attend and participate in certain ‘relevant’ external meetings (including videoconferences and teleconferences) between different companies operating in the UK continental shelf. View more
