by westoncompliance | Oct 29, 2024 | DESNZ, Electrical Power, Electrification, Onshore, Planning, Renewables, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) seeks views on proposals for reforming the consenting processes in Scotland under the Electricity Act 1989.This consultation closes on 29 November 2024.Read more…Source: DESNZ.
by westoncompliance | Sep 11, 2024 | Electrification, Emissions, Net Zero, NSTA, Offshore Installation, Operations, UK
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has announced that the North Sea oil and gas industry progressed on its transition to net zero by cutting production emissions by 4% last year, a fourth consecutive year of reductions. This includes a 49% reduction in flaring...
by westoncompliance | Sep 11, 2024 | Carbon accounting, DESNZ, Electrification, Energy Security, Net Zero, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has today published a summary of responses received after the 2023 call for evidence.In summary, the call for evidence has returned insight on the difficulties faced by industrial sites regarding electrification....
by westoncompliance | Feb 21, 2024 | Electrification, Emissions, Energy Security, Net Zero, NSTA, UK
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has announced that platform electrification could be key to dramatically cutting emissions from oil and gas production, helping the sector reach net zero. Eleven major operators and 10 technology suppliers are in discussions...
by westoncompliance | Sep 6, 2023 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Electrification, Environment, Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Offshore Installation, Regulatory Process, UK
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has published an updated version of it’s overview 2023 in September 2023. The document provides a high-level overview of the NSTA, its background, aims, responsibilities and plans for the future. Read more… Source:...
by westoncompliance | Aug 10, 2023 | DESNZ, Electrification, Licensing, Offshore Installation, Permits and Licences, UK
This new guidance provides information on applying for individual offshore supply licence exemptions for generators supplying energy offshore. Read more… Source: DESNZ.
by westoncompliance | Jul 20, 2023 | DESNZ, Electrical, Electrification, Environment, Net Zero, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is currently calling for evidence on how to enable industry to switch away from fossil fuels to electricity. This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 20 October 2023. Read more… Source:...
by westoncompliance | May 22, 2023 | Crown Estate Scotland, Electrification, Environment, Offshore Installation, Offshore wind, Renewables, UK
INTOG (Innovation and Targeted Oil & Gas) leasing aims to attract investment in innovative offshore wind projects in Scottish waters, as well as help decarbonise North Sea operations.   The INTOG process allowed developers to apply for seabed rights to...
by westoncompliance | May 16, 2023 | CO2, Electrification, Emissions, Greenhouse Gases, Licensing, Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Offshore Installation, Regulatory Process, Stewardship, UK
On 5th April 2023, the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) issued a letter to Licensees regarding expectations for platform electrification. The letter has now been published on the NSTA website on its Platform Electrification webpage and also in the Regulatory...
by westoncompliance | Feb 7, 2023 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Electrification, Environment, Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Offshore Installation, Regulatory Process, UK
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has published its overview for 2023. The document provides a high level overview of the NSTA, its background, aims, responsibilities and plans for the future. Read more… Source: NSTA.
by westoncompliance | Nov 22, 2022 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Decommissioning, Electrification, Emissions, Energy Security, Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Offshore Installation, Renewables, UK
The North Sea industry has made great strides cutting the overall cost estimate for decommissioning, by 25%, or £15 billion, since the start of 2017, but it can go further. The NSTA is challenging the sector to build on its strong progress by lowering the total...
by westoncompliance | Nov 1, 2022 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Data, Decommissioning, Electrification, Hydrogen, Licensing, Maximising Economic Recovery (MER), Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Offshore Installation, Permits and Licences, Press Release, Renewables, Stewardship, UK
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has decided to scrap the requirement for Cessation of Production (CoP) reports in a move to help industry make significant savings in both time and money. The reports, which were produced when an operator was preparing to...
by westoncompliance | Jun 22, 2022 | Crown Estate Scotland, Electrification, Environment, Offshore Installation, Renewables, UK
Crown Estate Scotland has published more information on its Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) offshore wind leasing process. The INTOG Response Document summarises responses from thirty-six potential applicants and stakeholders whose comments covered...
by westoncompliance | Apr 6, 2022 | CO2, Crown Estate Scotland, Electrification, Environment, Net Zero, Renewables, UK
A study commissioned by Crown Estate Scotland has concluded that connecting offshore wind installations directly to oil and gas platforms would help decarbonisation, support economic activity, and help new companies enter the offshore renewable energy sector. The...
by westoncompliance | Feb 7, 2022 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Electrification, Environment, Hydrogen, Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, OGA, Renewables, Technology
The Energy Integration Project brought together the OGA, BEIS, Ofgem, The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland in a three-year study of energy integration opportunities on the UK Continental Shelf. The final publication (Phase 3) gives an overview of all...
by westoncompliance | Oct 29, 2021 | Electrification, Maximising Economic Recovery (MER), Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, OGA, UK
A total of 29 bids have been submitted for the Oil and Gas Authority’s £1million competition for ideas that could advance the electrification of platforms on the UKCS. Winners to be awarded a share of the fund will be announced in early December, with work to be...
by westoncompliance | Oct 11, 2021 | Electrification, Field Development, Greenhouse Gases, Maximising Economic Recovery (MER), Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, OGA, Permits and Licences, Stewardship, UK
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has published new versions of the following FDP documents: – Field Development Plan (FDP) Guidance and its supporting guidance Guidance on the content of a Field Development Plan (FDP) document This guidance complements the OGA...
by westoncompliance | Sep 23, 2021 | Climate Change, CO2, Electrification, Emissions, Environment, Maximising Economic Recovery (MER), Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, OGA, UK
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has launched a £1million competition to help decarbonise offshore oil and gas production by advancing the widespread electrification of offshore installations on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), which are powered by gas or diesel. Read...
by westoncompliance | Feb 26, 2021 | CO2, Electrification, Emissions, Environment, NSTA, Offshore Installation, OGA, Renewables, UK
The OGA is to hold a workshop on 23 March 2021 entitled ‘West of Shetland Renewable Power Workshop – Power to Offshore Oil and Gas developments’. The workshop will include representatives from: – Owners of greenfield oil and gas developments in the...
by westoncompliance | Nov 20, 2020 | Electrification, Environment, Net Zero, NSTA, Offshore Installation, OGA, Supply Chain, UK
Back in August 2020, the Oil & Gas Authority (OGA) published its UKCS Energy Integration report which stated that offshore energy integration can deliver 30% of the UK’s net zero target. It also noted that electrification would play a critical role in carbon...
