Policy paper

Oil and Pipelines Agency framework

This document sets out the broad framework within which the Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) operates.

Documents

OPA framework document (February 2024)

Details

The OPA manages, operates, and maintains Oil Fuel Depots and a Petroleum Storage Depot on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. This document describes the framework that the OPA operates within, including its:

  • purpose
  • functions
  • responsibilities

The document does not convey any legal powers or responsibilities. It replaces the framework document published in 2017.

Published 10 April 2017
Last updated 8 February 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated 'OPA framework document'.

  2. Updated 'Oil and Pipelines Agency framework November 2023'.

  3. First published.