The OGA hosted a breakfast briefing to launch its first Thematic Review on the 9th of October. This thematic review aims to increase compliance with regulatory obligations, a vital part of the oil and gas industry’s social licence to operate, by means of an open, transparent and consultative process.
The first step of this review is a grassroots industry survey in collaboration with OGUK. This survey was sent out on the 10th of October and asks a number of questions relating to licences and consents. The survey is designed to find out where assistance from the OGA is needed, be it in the form of better guidance, procedures, more education or any other potential solutions.
The OGA will work with OGUK to develop tailored solutions to address responses received. In addition, international benchmaking work will be carried out and there will be an opportunity before the end of November for licensees to have a 1:1 meeting with members from the thematic review team.
Source: OGA.