OGA Corporate Plan 2019 - 2024 The OGA’s second Corporate Plan, describes the Authority’s priorities and plans for the next five years Download
NOTICE under Section 9G of the Petroleum Act 1998 A copy of the revised OGA Strategy was laid before each House of Parliament on 16 December 2020 Download
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) The OGA Strategy (“Strategy”) is clear that operators and licensees should develop good Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) practices in their plans and daily operations. View more
The OGA Strategy The OGA Strategy places an obligation on the oil and gas industry to assist the Secretary of State in meeting the net zero carbon by 2050 target. The revised Strategy amends the MER UK Strategy. View more
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
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
Prioritisation criteria When considering whether or not to take action using formal powers the NSTA will review that issue alongside its prioritisation criteria which can be found below: View more
Initial Assessment Outcomes There are various potential outcomes the NSTA can pursue after conducting an Initial Assessment. A summary of the options can be found below: View more
