by westoncompliance | Feb 16, 2026 | Data, Emissions, NSTA, Technology, UK
The NSTA has published a Data and Digital Strategy 2026 – 2030 that sets out how it will modernise and harness data and digital technology to support UK offshore energy regulation, improve access to information, strengthen digital infrastructure, and drive...
by westoncompliance | Nov 14, 2025 | Emissions, Hydrocarbon releases, Net Zero, NSTA, Technology, UK
The NSTA has published its 2025 Technology Survey & Insights Report, revealing that UK North Sea operators reported 1,280 innovative technology solutions – half of which are already in the field – and that the focus remains on cost-efficient...
by westoncompliance | Jan 31, 2025 | Decommissioning, Net Zero, NSTA, Technology, UK
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) published an article summing up an event held in Aberdeen, organised by the NSTA and the Net Zero Technology Centre.The UK and international operators and supply chain companies heard how smart decommissioning technologies...
by westoncompliance | Dec 6, 2024 | Decommissioning, Emissions, Net Zero, NSTA, Technology, UK
Innovative technologies designed to boost production, aid decommissioning and cut emissions were among the solutions used recently in the North Sea, leading to an increase in technology use rapidly from 2021 until present, according to the latest Technology...
by westoncompliance | Apr 11, 2024 | Data, Net Zero, NSTA, Technology, UK
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has published a set of draft principles designed to support the energy transition and benefit every user of the North Sea. Industry is being asked for comment and consideration to contribute to the final version as they will...
by westoncompliance | Feb 28, 2024 | DESNZ, Development, Hydrogen, Net Zero, Renewables, Technology, UK
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published this notice on the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund (NZHF) which aims to support the commercial deployment of new low-carbon hydrogen production projects during the 2020s. The Net Zero Hydrogen Fund (NZHF),...
by westoncompliance | Jan 29, 2024 | Net Zero, NSTA, Technology, UK
The North Sea Transition Authority’s (NSTA) 2023 Technology Insights report shows that 1,200 new technologies, including aerial drone and self-driving subsea vehicles, have been reported in the latest survey, a significant upswing from the 1,080 developments recorded...
by westoncompliance | Sep 25, 2023 | Certification, Marine, MCA, Technology, UK, Vessels
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published this document that provides updated guidance on how to process an application for the certification of UK vessels wherever they may be, or other vessels operating in UK waters that use Innovative Technology or...
by westoncompliance | Jun 26, 2023 | NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Technology, UK
A pilot scheme providing free access to an online platform that raises awareness of emerging and field-proven technologies and encourages their use has been extended in response to popular demand. The number of UK users on the UK Energy Technology Platform (UKETP)...
by westoncompliance | Mar 24, 2023 | Crown Estate Scotland, Environment, Offshore Installation, Offshore wind, Power Generation, Renewables, Technology
Crown Estate Scotland has announced the results of the world’s first leasing round designed to enable offshore wind energy to directly supply offshore oil and gas platforms. INTOG (Innovation and Targeted Oil & Gas) leasing aims to attract investment...
by westoncompliance | Feb 8, 2023 | Carbon Capture and Storage, CO2, Emissions, Environment, Environment Agency, Hydrogen, Technology
The Environment Agency (EA) has published new guidance on preventing or minimising environmental impacts of industrial hydrogen production from methane or refinery fuel gas with carbon capture for storage. Read more… Source: EA.
by westoncompliance | Dec 7, 2022 | Consultation, Net Zero, NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Stewardship, Technology, UK
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has published this year’s Technology Insights findings. Stewardship Expectation 8 (Technology deployment) requires that operators submit information on technologies deployed on their license(s) in the previous 12 months,...
by westoncompliance | Nov 2, 2022 | NSTA, NSTA Strategy, Technology, UK
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has partnered with the UK Energy Technology Platform (UKETP) to encourage innovative use of technology across the UK Continental Shelf. Following £27,500 NSTA investment, UK suppliers can post details of their technologies...
by westoncompliance | Jul 7, 2022 | BEIS, Environment, Greenhouse Gases, Net Zero, Technology, UK
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently seeking views on the design of a business model for engineered greenhouse gas removal (GGR) technologies. This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 27 September 2022. Read more… Source:...
by westoncompliance | Feb 15, 2022 | Environment, Renewables, Technology, UK
Contracts for Difference auctions are to be held annually, speeding up UK adoption of renewable power and boosting energy security. Read more… Source: BEIS.
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 | Dec 7, 2021 | BEIS, Emissions, Greenhouse Gases, Technology, UK
This competition will provide funding for developing technologies that enable the removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere in the UK. Phase 2 is now open to applications. Only successful Phase 1 applicants can apply. Read more… Source:...
by westoncompliance | Jul 7, 2021 | BEIS, Carbon Capture and Storage, Climate Change, Emissions, Environment, Technology, UK
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has updated its notice regarding its CCUS Innovation 2.0 competition where £19.5 million in grant funding will be available for projects developing novel CCUS technology and processes that reduce the...
by westoncompliance | Jul 6, 2021 | Net Zero, NSTA, OGA, Technology, UK
The Oil and Gas Authority’s (OGA) has recently released their new Technology Insights microsite which shows that net zero and data and digital are increasingly key areas of focus for innovation in the oil and gas industry, alongside the core technologies for...
by westoncompliance | May 25, 2021 | Data, NSTA, OGA, Permits and Licences, Technology, UK, Wells
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has launched a virtual map gallery showcasing six of OGA’s most popular and recent apps allowing users to explore our huge range of data in an easily-accessible way. The...
