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  • An explanation of the offshore SEA process, including documentation of the most recent assessment and related consultation.

  • Information on responding to an oil spill including your options, how to get a product approved and how long it will take.

  • Access the Environmental and Emissions Monitoring System database to get data on oil rigs and other offshore installations around the UK.

  • Map showing the rivers polluted by abandoned metal mines in England, including where measures are in place to manage this pollution.

  • OPRED provides guidance on the regulatory requirements for decommissioning, this page will be used for updates and notifications to Industry.

  • 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.

  • Oil and Gas Environmental statements that have been reviewed

  • A short market-sounding exercise to gauge interest in future connections to the East Coast Cluster (ECC) in Teesside.  

  • Projects selected to enter negotiations for expansion of HyNet CCUS cluster following assessment process.

  • Map showing the river catchments polluted by abandoned metal mines in Cornwall and Devon, including where measures are in place to manage this pollution.

  • How to find out if a coal mining licence or other consent is needed and how to apply.

  • Guidance for engineering designer’s making submissions for structural, geotechnical or foundation solutions

  • 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…

  • Description of the dataset showing the area of the ground that might be affected if subsidence a mine entry occurs.

  • Guidance on applying for and obtaining the relevant permits and access agreements for a mine water heating, cooling or storage scheme or research project.

  • A service to ensure you consider any associated risks of historical coal mining for proposals within the Development High Risk Area.

  • Published environmental alert notices issued in order to raise awareness of any environmental issues on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS).

  • Description of the data set showing known locations where a coal seam is near the surface.

  • How the UK's vital industries will continue to be serviced during critical fuel shortages.

  • Information about the project to redevelop Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot, how it will affect the local area and who to contact to make an enquiry.