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How to get relief from excise duty on oil used in certain ways using the Industrial Relief Scheme, also known as the Tied Oils Scheme.
Information on cleaning an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.
Documents related to the government's plan to support investment in oil and gas through the tax regime.
Find out about relief from Excise Duty for users of fuel used to generate electricity ('Electricity Relief').
Find out how you can claim repayment of excise duty on heavy mineral (hydrocarbon) oil used to grow certain horticultural produce.
Find out about the registered dealers in controlled oil (RDCO) scheme.
The Government is taking further steps to support the UK’s transition to net zero by confirming new licensing opportunities.
Information and minutes for OSPAR, REACH and research groups and forums for offshore oil and gas.
Environmental regulations and guidance on offshore oil and gas exploration and production, offshore gas unloading and storage and offshore carbon dioxide storage activities
Details of fuel duty payable on light oils, heavy oils, biofuels and road fuel gases.
How to store oil safely, check which oil storage regulations apply and pollution penalties
Access the Environmental and Emissions Monitoring System database to get data on oil rigs and other offshore installations around the UK.
How businesses and organisations can avoid causing pollution from oil and chemical storage, car washing, construction and other activities.
How businesses can get a rebate of duty on light oil used as a furnace fuel.
Find a collection of excise notices about the import and export of oils listed by number.
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.
Information relating to the procurement of the Aerial Dispersant Spray service including background information, upcoming events and links to resources.
The Energy Profits Levy, which puts a marginal tax rate of 75% on North Sea oil and gas production, will remain in place for the next five years while oil and gas prices remain higher than historic norms – but...
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