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This document is an annex to the final report of the UKCS Energy Integration Project

As from 1 October 2016, the Energy Act 2016, and Regulations made under it, transferred certain functions from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (now the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero) to the Oil and Gas Authority.

This Stewardship Expectation sets out the Authority’s view as to how Industry should manage existing operations and new developments in order to reduce their GHG emissions and support delivery of the UK’s net zero target.

The North Sea Transition Authority is the competent authority for all onshore and offshore well activity including well decommissioning.