Licence assignments As from 1 October 2016, the Energy Act 2016, and Regulations made under it, transferred certain functions from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (now the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero) to the Oil and Gas Authority. View more
Bacton Energy Hub The NSTA recognises that Bacton has the potential to establish itself as a low carbon hydrogen hub. This would ensure Bacton remains a key regional energy hub, leveraging existing infrastructure and resource in the region to ensure its low carbon future. View more
Well operations - Onshore Operators must apply to the NSTA for relevant consents and approvals to carry out well related activities. View more
CCC Balanced Net Zero Pathway (BNZP) and DESNZ Net Zero Strategy (NZS) Demand and NSTA Production Projections (PDF) Download
North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) / Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Framework Document January 2023 This Framework Document (the “Framework Document”) has been agreed between the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the NSTA in accordance with HM Treasury's handbook Managing Public Money (“MPM”) (as updated from time to time) and has been approved by HM Treasury Download