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Decommissioning programmes, including dates, locations, installations decommissioned, method of decommissioning and close-out reports where available.
Environmental regulations and guidance on offshore oil and gas exploration and production, offshore gas unloading and storage and offshore carbon dioxide storage activities
The home of Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning on GOV.UK. We’re responsible for regulating environmental and decommissioning activity for offshore oil and gas operations, including carbon captur…
Interested parties can review records of applications and statements submitted to OPRED as required by environmental regulations.
An explanation of the offshore SEA process, including documentation of the most recent assessment and related consultation.
Screening Directions
Published communications issued to stakeholders relating to regulation of environmental and decommissioning activity for UK offshore oil and gas operations.
The 2020 EIA Regulations
How to report incidents, including pro-formas for PON1 and PON2 and guidance on completion; listing of environmental alerts for operators in the North Sea.
We're responsible for regulating environmental and decommissioning activity for offshore oil and gas operations, including carbon capture and storage operations, on the UK continental shelf.
Consultation on the Appropriate Assessments (AA) of Blocks applied for in the 33rd Seaward Licensing Round
2024 Submissions and Decisions
Yearly intervention plans are produced for oil and gas operations based on the OPRED inspection strategy. Enforcement activities for the breach of environmental regulations is based on the OPRED enforcement policy.
Access the Environmental and Emissions Monitoring System database to get data on oil rigs and other offshore installations around the UK.
OPRED provides guidance on the regulatory requirements for decommissioning, this page will be used for updates and notifications to Industry.
Project Summary
Regulations and guidance on fees and charging for environmental and other regulatory functions for offshore oil and gas exploration and production, offshore gas unloading and storage and offshore carbon dioxide storage activ…
PPC Applications and Decisions for Large Combustion Installations 2024
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