by westoncompliance | Sep 25, 2026 | Buoys, Emissions, Navigation, Net Zero, Offshore, OPRED, UK, UK ETS, Well Operations
OPRED issued notification on 24 September 2026 that Trinity House will be carrying out inspections of the aids to navigation on offshore structures and wellheads in accordance with Section 198(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.The West Coast Inspections will...
by westoncompliance | Apr 16, 2026 | Installation, Operator, OPRED, OSPAR, UK, Well Operations
As a requirement of the Environmental Management Systems (EMS) OSPAR Recommendation 2003/5, all operators of offshore installations are required to produce an Annual Public Statement detailing activities carried out during the previous calendar year. OPRED regards...
by westoncompliance | Nov 8, 2024 | Licensing, NSTA, UK, Well Operations
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has launched the Well and Installation Operator Service (WIOS), which is now fully operational on the Energy Portal.Licensees can view appointments and submit well and/or installation operator nominations via WIOS...
by westoncompliance | Nov 1, 2024 | Decommissioning, Emissions, Licensing, NSTA, Regulatory Process, Supply Chain, UK, Well Operations
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has launched the annual Stewardship Survey today, Friday 1 November, starting the process of gathering vital information to support the industry.More than 60 operators will supply data across 10 categories information that...
by westoncompliance | Sep 9, 2024 | Offshore Installation, OPRED, UK, Well Operations
The Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) has issued a reminder regarding annual well intervention (WIA) and production applications.The deadline for submission is Friday 15th November 2024.Read more…Source: OPRED.
by westoncompliance | Jul 19, 2024 | Licensing, NSTA, UK, Well Operations
From Tuesday 1 October 2024, the NSTA (North Sea Transition Authority) will no longer accept deferred payments on the UK Energy Portal for PEARS (Petroleum Licensing e-Business Assignment and Relinquishment System), LARRY (Licence Applications Repository), and WONS...
by westoncompliance | Jul 16, 2024 | Decommissioning, NSTA, Offshore Installation, Sanctions, UK, Well Operations
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has opened investigations into missed deadlines for well decommissioning. Investigations have started relating to alleged failures to complete timely plugging and abandonment in line with approved plans.Read more…Source:...
by westoncompliance | Jul 9, 2024 | OEUK, Offshore Installation, Onshore, Regulatory Process, Safety, UK, Well Operations
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has issued its third publication for the guidelines for well operators on well examination.This is an essential document developed to assist well operators in ensuring the safety, integrity, and regulatory compliance of oil and gas wells...
