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Swift action needed to tackle regulatory barriers to energy transition – NSTA chair, Tim Eggar, speaks at Southern North Sea conference in Norwich Press releases and announcements Tim Eggar, NSTA's Chairman, delivered a speech at the Southern North Sea Conference in Norwich on 25 May 2022. View more
Stuart Payne Offshore Europe op-ed: Oil and gas are no longer the only show in town Press releases and announcements Stuart Payne, Chief Executive of the North Sea Transition Authority, reflected on Offshore Europe 2023 in an op-ed. View more
Consent granted for Rosebank project Press releases and announcements The North Sea Transition Authority has today granted development and production consent for the Rosebank field, north-west of Shetland. View more
Wells report reveals significant growth opportunities which must be grasped Press releases and announcements A disappointing total of 48 development wells were drilled and 12 exploration and appraisal wells completed in 2022, according to the Wells Insight report 2022, published by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) today (12 October). View more
Reserves And Resources Report As At End 2022 Publications Reserves and Resources as at end 2022 View more
27 licences offered in first batch of 33rd Oil and Gas Licensing Round Press releases and announcements North Sea production has received a significant boost today (30 October) with the offer of 27 new licences in areas prioritised because they have the potential to go into production more quickly than others. View more
Area Plan External Guidance - November 2023 Publications On 20 November 2023, the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), published revised Area Plan guidance. The revised guidance can be viewed here. View more
Repsol fined £160,000 for flaring and venting breach Press releases and announcements An oil and gas operating company has been given the highest fine the NSTA has issued to date for emitting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere without permission. View more