by westoncompliance | Apr 17, 2023 | DESNZ, Energy Security, Environment, Renewables, UK
The government is currently seeking views on introducing Contracts for Difference reforms rewarding applicants for including factors not only based on price in projects. Potential reforms to Contracts for Difference could mean applicants would be rewarded for...
by westoncompliance | Apr 6, 2023 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Consultation, Energy Security, Information and Samples, Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Regulatory Process, UK
Between January and March 2023, the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) sought views from the UK oil and gas and carbon storage industries on information and sample related matters in Carbon Dioxide Appraisal and Storage and Petroleum Licences, and the principle of...
by westoncompliance | Mar 21, 2023 | Energy Security, Enforcement, Environment, Licensing, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Permits and Licences, UK
An oil and gas company is under investigation for possibly failing to meet licence commitments designed to stimulate activity, in support of the UK’s energy security. The NSTA expects companies with valuable licences to progress exploration and production as quickly...
by westoncompliance | Feb 16, 2023 | Certification, CO2, Consultation, DESNZ, Energy Security, Environment, Hydrogen, Net Zero, Renewables, UK
The consultation team for this recently opened consultation will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday 21 February 2023, 2pm to 3.30pm. They will provide an overview of the consultation and answer any questions. Please use this form to sign up for the webinar. Read...
by westoncompliance | Feb 9, 2023 | Certification, CO2, Consultation, DESNZ, Energy Security, Environment, Hydrogen, Net Zero, Renewables, UK
Further to the announcement ‘New UK certification to boost British hydrogen sector’, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is currently seeking views on the design elements of the low carbon hydrogen certification scheme. This...
by westoncompliance | Feb 9, 2023 | Certification, CO2, DESNZ, Energy Security, Environment, Hydrogen, Net Zero, Renewables, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced the UK’s first globally recognised certification scheme that will help verify the sustainability of low carbon hydrogen, building transparency and confidence across the sector. Read more…...
by westoncompliance | Feb 8, 2023 | BEIS, DESNZ, Energy Security, Net Zero, Permits and Licences, Policy, Regulatory Process, Renewables, UK
On 7th of February 2023, the Prime Minister, with the approval of His Majesty The King, created 4 new departments. Three of these departments have been formed as a result of the separation of the former Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS): A...
by westoncompliance | Jan 18, 2023 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Consultation, Energy Security, Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Regulatory Process, UK
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) is currently seeking views from the UK oil and gas and carbon storage industries on information and sample related matters in Carbon Dioxide Appraisal and Storage and Petroleum Licences, and the principle of new data powers in...
by westoncompliance | Jan 17, 2023 | BEIS, Carbon Capture and Storage, Decommissioning, Energy Security, Environment, Offshore wind, Policy, Regulatory Process, Storage, Transport, UK
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published a number of new policy statements relating to the Energy Security Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 6th July 2022. (See also: previous news item in Dec 2022). The following are...
by westoncompliance | Dec 19, 2022 | Consents, Energy Security, Enforcement, Environment, Flaring and Venting, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Operations, Permits and Licences, Sanctions, Stewardship, UK
Three operators have been fined a total of £265,000 as the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) cracks down on behaviour that risks the industry’s drive to cut emissions and bolster the UK’s energy security. All three companies have cooperated fully with the NSTA’s...
by westoncompliance | Dec 14, 2022 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Emissions, Energy Security, Greenhouse Gases, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Renewables, UK
A Business Opportunity Report on Bacton Energy Hub has been published by the Bacton Energy Hub Special Interest Groups (which includes the North Sea Transition Authority). The Bacton Energy Hub (BEH), a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) hydrogen project, located on the...
by westoncompliance | Dec 13, 2022 | BEIS, Carbon Capture and Storage, Decommissioning, Energy Security, Environment, Policy, Regulatory Process, Storage, Transport, UK
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published a number of new policy statements relating to the Energy Security Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 6th July 2022. The following are particular relevant to industry: –...
by westoncompliance | Dec 1, 2022 | BEIS, Climate Change, Energy Security, Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Scottish Government, UK
Industry bodies, representatives from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the Treasury and the Scottish Government attended the North Sea Transition Forum in London hosted by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) which took place on...
by westoncompliance | Nov 23, 2022 | Consents, Energy Security, Flaring and Venting, Licensing, Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Offshore Installation, Permits and Licences, UK
An investigation has been launched into an oil and gas company for flaring and venting in the North Sea without consent. The probe by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) could result in action being taken, including a fine for the company or up to the relevant...
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 16, 2022 | Carbon Capture and Storage, Development, Energy Security, Environment, Field Development, Licensing, OEUK, Permits and Licences, UK
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has published its Exploration Insight Report for 2022 which: – outlines what to expect in the years to come, identifying potential room for development within the basin – looks at the opportunities presented by the 33rd offshore...
by westoncompliance | Nov 14, 2022 | Consents, Energy Security, Licensing, Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Permits and Licences, UK, Wells
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has opened an investigation into an operator suspected of breaching one of its licence conditions. The investigation will look into whether the licensee conducted a well test – intended to gauge whether or not the reservoir...
by westoncompliance | Jul 12, 2022 | BEIS, Energy Security, Net Zero, OPRED, Regulatory Process
BEIS OPRED has published the letter that The Right Honourable Kwasi Kwarteng MP has written to stakeholders to introduce them to the Energy Security Bill on their Oil and Gas Communications page on gov.uk. In his letter he details why the Bill has been created and how...
by westoncompliance | Jul 7, 2022 | BEIS, Carbon Capture and Storage, Energy Security, Licensing, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Permits and Licences, Regulatory Process, UK
Following the introduction of the Energy Security Bill into Parliament by Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng on Wednesday 6 July, the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) said: ‘We welcome the Energy Security Bill and stronger NSTA powers before...
by westoncompliance | May 18, 2022 | Energy Security, Environment, Hydrogen, OEUK, Renewables, Security, UK
As the UK Government phases out Russian oil imports, Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has published its approach to delivering a secure and clean energy system for the future. Read more… Source: OEUK.
