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Building the North Sea's Energy Future

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is leading a strategic initiative to reshape the North Sea's energy sector, balancing continued oil and gas activity with transition planning and community support. The policy addresses how to manage the sector's future through a charging regime for offshore activities, stakeholder engagement via the North Sea Future Board, and evidence-gathering on the downstream oil sector. Current status is active, with focus on ensuring industrial transition does not disadvantage affected communities and retains workforce skills.

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2026

11 events

27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of a ban on issuing new oil and gas exploration licences on (1) supply chain capacity, and (2) retention of skilled offshor

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of a ban on issuing new oil and gas exploration licences on (1) supply chain capacity, and (2) retention of skilled offshore workers in the oil and …

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20 Apr 2026 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Call for Evidence: Future of the UK downstream oil sector — consultation closed

We are seeking evidence to inform an upcoming strategy for the downstream oil sector. This is an opportunity for stakeholders across industry with an interest in the future of this sector to provide evidence as to how the sector can …

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13 Apr 2026 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning linked

Charging regime for offshore oil and gas activities — outcome published

Proposed changes to the rates of fees in respect of offshore environmental functions and decommissioning functions

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ OPRED Fees Rates 2026 Consultation Document (15pp)

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↓ Government Response - Joint Consultation on Decommissioning… (20pp)

13 Mar 2026 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning linked

Charging regime for offshore oil and gas activities — consultation closed

Proposed changes to the rates of fees in respect of offshore environmental functions and decommissioning functions

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ OPRED Fees Rates 2026 Consultation Document (15pp)

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↓ Government Response - Joint Consultation on Decommissioning… (20pp)

2 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Oil and Gas Authority (Levy and Fees) Regulations 2026

These Regulations make provision in respect of a levy and fees payable to the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”).

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2 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Oil and Gas Authority (Levy and Fees) Regulations 2026

These Regulations make provision in respect of a levy and fees payable to the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”).

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23 Feb 2026 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Call for Evidence: Future of the UK downstream oil sector — consultation opened

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17 Feb 2026 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning linked

Charging regime for offshore oil and gas activities — consultation opened

Proposed changes to the rates of fees in respect of offshore environmental functions and decommissioning functions

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ OPRED Fees Rates 2026 Consultation Document (15pp)

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↓ Government Response - Joint Consultation on Decommissioning… (20pp)

29 Jan 2026 | Committee report Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

North Sea Future Board: terms of reference

In response to: North Sea Future Board: terms of reference

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29 Jan 2026 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

North Sea Future Board: terms of reference

A Ministerial-led group of experts who will provide knowledge and expertise to support the energy transition across the North Sea.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ North Sea Future Board: terms of reference

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↓ North Sea Future Board: membership

16 Jan 2026 | Research linked

6th Special Report - The future of Scotland’s oil and gas industry: Government Response

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2025

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26 Nov 2025 | Consultation outcome linked

Building the North Sea’s energy future — outcome published

We are seeking views on delivering the government’s commitment to support a prosperous and managed North Sea transition.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Building the North Sea’s Energy Future: consult… (65pp)

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↓ Building the North Sea’s Energy Future: consultation docume… ↓ Clean Energy job adverts analysis: charts and methodology ↓ North Sea Future Plan: government response (127pp) ↓ North Sea Future Plan: government response (accessible webp…

14 Nov 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Decommissioning offshore installations: guidance and associated policy proposals — consultation closed

Update 15 October The Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning ( OPRED ) has extended the deadline for responses to this consultation at the request of stakeholders. The deadline for responses is now 14 November 2025. The UK Government …

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5 Sep 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Decommissioning offshore installations: guidance and associated policy proposals — consultation opened

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26 Jun 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Statement by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

UIN: HCWS745 Making Britain a clean energy superpower is one of the Prime Minister’s five defining missions of this Government.The Mission is made up of two pillars, to deliver clean power by 2030 and accelerate to net zero. The Mission …

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19 Jun 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Publication of environmental guidance

UIN: HCWS719 Today the government is publishing new guidance relating to offshore environmental impact assessment. The guidance sets a world-leading example by ensuring the full effects of fossil fuel extraction on the environment are recognised in consenting decision...

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30 Apr 2025 | Consultation outcome linked

Building the North Sea’s energy future — consultation closed

We are seeking views on delivering the government’s commitment to support a prosperous and managed North Sea transition.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Building the North Sea’s Energy Future: consult… (65pp)

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30 Apr 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Building the North Sea’s Energy Future — consultation closed

We are seeking views on delivering the government’s commitment to support a prosperous and managed North Sea transition.

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5 Mar 2025 | Consultation outcome linked

Building the North Sea’s energy future — consultation opened

We are seeking views on delivering the government’s commitment to support a prosperous and managed North Sea transition.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Building the North Sea’s Energy Future: consult… (65pp)

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5 Mar 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Building the North Sea’s Energy Future — consultation opened

We are seeking views on delivering the government’s commitment to support a prosperous and managed North Sea transition.

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5 Mar 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

The UK's clean energy future

UIN: HCWS502 Today my department is launching a consultation on our plan for the future of energy in the North Sea.For decades, the North Sea’s workers, businesses and communities have helped power our country and our world. This consultation sets …

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5 Mar 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

The UK's clean energy future

UIN: HLWS496 My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Miliband MP) has today made the following statement:Today my department is launching a consultation on our plan for the future of energy in …

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3 Mar 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Oil and Gas Authority (Levy and Fees) Regulations 2025

These Regulations make provision in respect of a levy and fees payable to the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”).

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2024

3 events

24 May 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Oil and Gas Overlaps with Offshore Wind Projects

UIN: HCWS504 The North Sea Transition Authority have announced three tranches of licences from the 33rd Oil and Gas Licensing Round. Production from these licences will support our world class oil and gas industry and help maintain the UK’s energy …

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24 May 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Oil and Gas Overlaps with Offshore Wind Projects

UIN: HLWS502 My right honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Claire Coutinho MP) has today made the following statement:The North Sea Transition Authority have announced three tranches of licences from the 33rd Oil and …

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4 Mar 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Oil and Gas Authority (Levy and Fees) Regulations 2024

These Regulations make provision in respect of a levy and fees payable to the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”).

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2023

3 events

24 May 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Oil and Gas Authority (Levy and Fees) Regulations 2023

These Regulations make provision in respect of a levy and fees payable to the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”).

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4 Apr 2023 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Powering up Britain

Plans setting out how the government will enhance our country’s energy security, seize the economic opportunities of the transition, and deliver on our net zero commitments.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Powering Up Britain (30pp)

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↓ Powering Up Britain ↓ Powering Up Britain: Energy Security Plan (84pp) ↓ Powering Up Britain: Energy Security Plan ↓ Powering Up Britain: Energy Security Plan - charts and sour… ↓ Powering Up Britain: Net Zero Growth Plan (126pp) ↓ Powering Up Britain: Net Zero Growth Plan ↓ Technical annex ↓ Carbon Budget Delivery Plan ↓ Powering up Britain: charts and tables ↓ Committee on Climate Change 2022 progress report: governmen… ↓ Independent Review of Net Zero: government response

31 Mar 2023 | Policy paper Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Offshore wind net zero investment roadmap

This net zero investment roadmap summarises the UK government’s offshore wind policies and investment opportunities available.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Offshore wind net zero investment roadmap (22pp)

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↓ Offshore wind net zero investment roadmap

2022

5 events

21 Mar 2022 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

North Sea Transition Deal: one year on (accessible webpage)

In response to: North Sea Transition Deal

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21 Mar 2022 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

North Sea Transition Deal (accessible webpage)

In response to: North Sea Transition Deal

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21 Mar 2022 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

North Sea Transition Deal

Sector deal between government and the offshore oil and gas industry.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ North Sea Transition Deal: one year on (13pp)

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↓ North Sea Transition Deal: one year on (accessible webpage) ↓ North Sea Transition Deal (51pp) ↓ North Sea Transition Deal (accessible webpage)

3 Mar 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Oil and Gas Authority (Levy and Fees) Regulations 2022

These Regulations make provision in respect of a levy and fees payable to the Oil and Gas Authority (“the OGA”).

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28 Feb 2022 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Designing a Climate Compatibility Checkpoint for future oil and gas licensing on the UK Continental Shelf — consultation closed

This consultation seeks stakeholder views on the design of a new climate compatibility checkpoint for future licensing of oil and gas on the UK Continental Shelf. Read the consultation document on GOV.UK .

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2021

1 event

20 Dec 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Designing a Climate Compatibility Checkpoint for future oil and gas licensing on the UK Continental Shelf — consultation opened

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2019

1 event

9 May 2019 | Research linked

5th Special Report - The Future of the Oil and Gas Industry: Government Response to the Committee's Sixth Report

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2016

1 event

6 Jul 2016 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Oil and gas workforce plan

Plan setting out how government will support skilled workers in the oil and gas sector.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Oil and gas workforce plan (28pp)

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