Asset Stewardship Expectations In consultation with the industry, we have developed stewardship expectations across the oil and gas lifecycle, for operators and licensees. View more
Well operations - Onshore Operators must apply to the NSTA for relevant consents and approvals to carry out well related activities. 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
Flaring and venting The NSTA is the regulator for flaring and venting under the Energy Act 1976 (as amended by the Energy Act 2016) and the Petroleum Act 1998 View more
OGA Corporate Plan 2019 - 2024 The OGA’s second Corporate Plan, describes the Authority’s priorities and plans for the next five years Download
UK Oil and Gas Reserves and Resources as at end 2017 The estimate for remaining UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) recoverable petroleum resources including discovered and undiscovered petroleum resources, remains at a significant level Download
Response to the consultation on proposals to revise the MER UK Strategy This document sets out the Authority’s response to the consultation on proposals to revise the Maximising Economic Recovery Strategy for the UK. This consultation ran from 6 May to 29 July 2020. Download
UK Oil and Gas Reserves and Resources as at end 2018 The Authority estimate of remaining UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) recoverable petroleum resources is in the range 10 to 20 billion barrels or more of oil equivalent (boe), including discovered and undiscovered petroleum resources. Download
