UKCS Decommissioning Cost Estimate 2020 The total cost of decommissioning UK offshore oil and gas production, transportation and processing infrastructure has reduced by 19%, on a like-for-like basis, to £48bn compared with the 2017 base-line estimate of £59.7bn Download
Sanction Notice : Equinor U.K. Limited : 1 December 2022 NSTA gives a Financial Penalty Notice which imposes on Equinor U.K. Limited a financial penalty of of £65,000 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
North Sea Transition Steering Group The North Sea Transition Steering Group is co-chaired by the NSTA and industry. They meet quarterly and agree topics to be discussed at the North Sea Transition Forum, have oversight of the Task Forces and provides assurance on the delivery of their activities. View more
Supply Chain and Exports Task Force The Supply Chain & Exports Taskforce (SC&E) brings together industry trade associations, government and regulators to highlight and strengthen the capability of the UK oil and gas service sector. View more
Field operatorship The licence requires that only an approved operator may manage or supervise the exploration and production phases of an oil or gas development. The objective of this requirement is to ensure that field operations are undertaken competently. View more
Data regulations Describes the regulatory powers that allow the NSTA to request and publish data View more
Accessibility This website is run by the North Sea Transition Authority. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. View more