UK Oil, Gas & Carbon Storage Regulations, NSTA Licensing & CCUS Framework
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Oil, Gas & Carbon Storage Regulatory Landscape & Compliance Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions on Oil, Gas & Carbon Storage Regulations
What is the UK CCUS regulatory framework?
The Energy Act 2023 established a comprehensive Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) licensing and revenue support framework, including Carbon Capture Business Models for industrial capture and power CCUS, regulated under licences granted by the NSTA and DESNZ.
What is the North Sea Transition Deal and how does the NSTA regulate licensing?
The North Sea Transition Deal commits the offshore oil and gas industry to 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and £16bn in decarbonisation investment. The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) regulates exploration and production licensing under the Petroleum Act 1998, incorporating climate compatibility checkpoints into new licensing decisions.
How does the UK license Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) and offshore storage?
The NSTA licenses offshore carbon dioxide storage sites under the Energy Act 2008, while the government funds CCUS infrastructure clusters (such as HyNet and the East Coast Cluster) through the Dispatchable Power Agreement (DPA) and Industrial Carbon Capture (ICC) business models under the Energy Act 2023.