Overview - Supporting the supply chain The NSTA regulates and influences the UK’s oil, gas and carbon storage industries to ensure the economic recovery of oil and gas and meet the 2050 net zero emissions target set by the Secretary of State. View more
Measured Escalation Process The NSTA’s Operations Directorate carries out structured, tiered stewardship reviews as part of its ‘business as usual’ operations. Where an issue arises that requires the NSTA’s attention, this will usually be dealt with initially through this stewardship process. View more
Consultation on proposed regulations for the retention and disclosure of information and samples Download
Consents The Consents and Authorisations team is part of the Regulation directorate and prepare, authorise, and issue formal consents and authorisations to enable oil and gas fields to be developed and hydrocarbons produced. View more
Consultation on proposal to issue NSTA Guidance on the conduct of licence assignments May 2023 The purpose of this consultation is to set out and seek views on proposed NSTA Guidance on the conduct of licence assignments. Download
