North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) approach to assessing Financial Soundness of Track 1 cluster Transport & Storage Companies (T&SCos) to hold an NSTA carbon dioxide storage permit CCS clarification note Download
ESG Disclosure 2021–2022 observations The NSTA will continue to encourage investor confidence, including work to mitigate potential barriers to investment, including driving the importance of clarity and consistency in Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) disclosure Download
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
Application for Seaward Production Licences General Guidance 7 October 2022 Companies who want to participate in the exploitation of the UK’s oil and gas resources need (among other things) a Production Licence granted by the NSTA. Download
Sanction Procedure November 2022 The powers established by the Energy Act 2016 include, among others, powers to give Sanction Notices for failure to comply with a petroleum related requirement Download
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