by westoncompliance | Apr 2, 2026 | Emissions, OPRED, UK, UK ETS
OPRED has published a document regarding the Free Allocation Stage 2, along with supplementary guidance.This document explains Stage 2 of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) free allocation application process, focusing on how operators must submit detailed,...
by westoncompliance | Mar 27, 2026 | Birds, DESNZ, Environment, OPRED, UK, Wildlife
DESNZ and OPRED have updated the guidance section ‘Conservation of Offshore Marine Habitats and Species Regulations 2017’ with a new advisory note entitled ‘Wild Birds (Nesting) Advice Note’.The note has been published to provide clear guidance...
by westoncompliance | Mar 23, 2026 | Emissions, OPRED, UK, UK ETS
OPRED has issued a communication from the UK ETS Authority Between 1 April to 30 June 2026, all installation operators who completed the first stage of a free allocation (FA) application in the 1 April – 30 June 2025 period will be required to complete Stage 2...
by westoncompliance | Mar 19, 2026 | Decommissioning, Installation, OPRED, Pipelines, UK
OPRED has added an extra section to this guidance, entitled ‘Facilities’. The new section contains a link to the Pipeline Facilities Information Request form template.Read more…Source: OPRED.
by westoncompliance | Mar 19, 2026 | DESNZ, OPRED, Pollution, PONs, UK, Venting
DESNZ and OPRED have updated the PON1 guidance to provide additional information relating to excessive venting of bulk powders (Appendix J).A PON1 must be submitted where there has been an excessive vent of bulk powders – OPRED expects measures are implemented...
by westoncompliance | Mar 10, 2026 | DESNZ, Environment, OPRED, UK
DESNZ and OPRED have updated this guidance page which explains the offshore SEA process, to reflect the publication of the scoping document for OESEA5. There has also been an update of recently completed papers associated with the SEA research programme.Read...
by westoncompliance | Mar 2, 2026 | Emergency Procedures, Environment, Oil Pollution, OPEP (Oil Pollution Emergency Plan), OPRED, UK
OPRED has issued Environmental Alert 002/2026 to clarify that, although wells not connected to offshore installations aren’t formally defined as offshore installations under the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation Convention)...
by westoncompliance | Feb 27, 2026 | OPRED, Reporting, UK, UK ETS
OPRED have issued a new communication, regarding the UKETS Activity Level Template (ALT).Previously, operators were advised that there is a new Activity Level Report (ALR) template available to download from gov.uk, which should be used for reporting this year. This...
by westoncompliance | Feb 23, 2026 | Consultation, DESNZ, Fees, OPRED, UK
OPRED and DESNZ held a consultation on proposed changes to the way industry is charged for regulatory work under the Petroleum Act 1998, enabled by amendments in the Energy Act 2023, with a view to progressing the necessary secondary legislation to implement a new...
by westoncompliance | Feb 18, 2026 | Consultation, Cost Recovery, Decommissioning, DESNZ, Fees, Installation, Operator, OPRED, Pipelines, UK
DESNZ is consulting stakeholders, including offshore oil and gas operators, owners of non-production installations, potential and current licensees, pipeline owners (collectively “the offshore hydrocarbons industry”) and other interested parties, on proposed hourly...
by westoncompliance | Feb 17, 2026 | Chemicals, Environment, OPRED, Permits and Licences, UK
OPRED has issued Environmental Alert 001/2026, reminding offshore chemical permit holders that chemicals used in open systems – where there is a possibility of discharge to the marine environment during normal use – must be registered with Cefas and...
by westoncompliance | Jan 30, 2026 | CO2, Consultation, DESNZ, Hydrogen, Licensing, OPRED, Renewables, Storage
OPRED and DESNZ have published a scoping report for a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of a draft plan to enable future leasing and licensing for offshore renewable energy, offshore gas, and carbon dioxide and hydrogen storage, as well as transitional energy...
by westoncompliance | Jan 29, 2026 | DESNZ, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), OPRED, UK
DESNZ and OPRED have made updates to this page, to reflect the publication of the scoping document for OESEA5. There is also an update of recently completed papers associated with the SEA research programme.Read more…Source: DESNZ, OPRED.
by westoncompliance | Jan 28, 2026 | Abandonment, dismantling, removal, Consultation, Decommissioning, Fees, Installation, OPRED, Pipelines, UK
OPRED held a consultation on the draft Offshore (Oil and Gas) Installation and Pipeline Abandonment Charges Regulations 2026, seeking views from industry and other stakeholders on proposed new regulations and guidance that would update how costs for OPRED’s...
by westoncompliance | Jan 21, 2026 | OPRED, Reporting, UK, UK ETS
OPRED has sent a communication on behalf of the UKETS Authority, reminding those who are required to submit a Monitoring Methodology Plan (MMP) that the Activity Level Report (ALR) submission deadline is 31 March 2026. Type 1 2026 incumbents should use the gov.uk...
by westoncompliance | Dec 22, 2025 | Chemicals, DESNZ, Hazardous Materials, OPRED, OSPAR, UK
OPRED has sent out a communication regarding the OSPAR annual reporting on the phase out of offshore chemical discharges which are, or contain, hazardous substances.There is a covering letter and related guidance on how to complete and submit the required annual...
by westoncompliance | Dec 17, 2025 | Abandonment, dismantling, removal, Consultation, Fees, Installation, OPRED, Pipelines, UK
OPRED has launched a consultation on the draft Offshore (Oil and Gas) Installation and Pipeline Abandonment Charges Regulations 2026, seeking views from industry and other stakeholders on proposed new regulations and guidance that would update how costs for OPRED’s...
by westoncompliance | Dec 11, 2025 | Communication, DESNZ, OPRED, UK
From Monday 22nd December, the OPRED inbox will be formally monitored between 10:00am and 4:00pm on business days. While OPRED colleagues with responsibility for managing the inbox may be working outside of these hours and may respond to queries, coverage beyond this...
by westoncompliance | Nov 17, 2025 | Consultation, Decommissioning, DESNZ, OPRED, OSPAR, Policy, Regulatory Process, UK
DESNZ and OPRED held a consultation which invited views on draft supplementary guidance for the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations, and associated policy proposals:the draft supplementary guidance (guidance on the methodology for considering...
by westoncompliance | Oct 16, 2025 | Consultation, Decommissioning, DESNZ, OPRED, OSPAR, Policy, Regulatory Process, UK
DESNZ and OPRED amended question 8 in this consultation, to aid clarity.The consultation invited views on draft supplementary guidance for the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations, and associated policy proposals:- the draft supplementary guidance...
