Wells - Consents The NSTA grants licences that confer exclusive rights to ‘search and bore for and get petroleum’. View more
Repurposing - Decommissioning and Repurposing Repurposing offshore oil and gas infrastructure can reduce waste and accelerate energy transition. View more
Overview - Decommissioning and Repurposing The North Sea Transition Authority is committed to ensuring the economic recovery of UK oil and gas and to enabling the achievement of the UK Government’s commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. View more
Data regulations Describes the regulatory powers that allow the NSTA to request and publish data View more
Up to £3bn of emissions reduction schemes proposed by North Sea operators Press releases and announcements North Sea oil and gas operators could invest up to £3 billion in 14 major projects capable of cutting up to 32 million tonnes of lifetime CO2e emissions from their production activities, a quantity greater than London’s estimated annual emissions in 2021. View more
Carbon Dioxide appraisal and storage Licence CS004A Deed Of Amendment Dated 22 April 2025 (Including Storage Permit) Download