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
Wells Task Force To date over 7,800 wells have been drilled in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), delivering over 44 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe). View more
Bacton Energy Regulatory SIG – Supplementary Report Government Funding of Low Carbon Hydrogen Projects Bacton Energy Hub (BEH) is a strategic infrastructure opportunity that will support the UK to reach its ambitious net zero 2050 targets and to be a global leader in delivering low carbon energy solutions. Download
Emissions Monitoring Report October 2021 This Emissions Monitoring Report, which will be updated annually, is part of the Authority'ss efforts to monitor, benchmark and hold the industry to account on its progress towards net zero. Download
Consultation on the approach to “satisfactory expected commercial return” in the MER UK Strategy Download
Analysis of UKCS Operating Costs in 2016 Operating costs (OPEX) in the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS) fell in 2016 in terms of both total OPEX and average unit operating cost (UOC), measured per barrel of oil equivalent (boe). Download