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The NSTA Overview 2023 describes our role in supporting the UK's energy security, emissions reduction and the energy transition.

Reserves and Resources as at end 2022

The NSTA have updated (9 November 2023) the guidance on applications for a Carbon Storage Permit.

On 20 November 2023, the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), published revised Area Plan guidance.  The revised guidance can be viewed here.

The OGA Plan (the Plan) on emissions reduction, which was published on 27 March 2024, sets out the NSTA’s requirements for how relevant persons can meet the Central Obligation, as set out in the Strategy, for Green House Gas (GHG) emissions reductions from oil and gas extraction.

As part of a storage permit application,the Carbon Storage Licensee must set out how it will meet the NSTA’s expectations with respect to the measurement of carbon dioxide.

The NSTA Overview 2024 describes our role in supporting the UK's energy security, emissions reduction and the energy transition.

Guidance on licence transfer and change in control approach