New Years Honours: NSTA boss Andy Samuel awarded CBE
The former chief executive of the North Sea’s oil and gas regulator, Andy Samuel, has been recognised in the 2023 New Year Honours list.
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Yoga, coaching and wildflowers: Andy Samuel looks to life after the NSTA
Andy Samuel, the outgoing chief executive of the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has shared his plans for life beyond oil and gas.
‘Frank and constructive’ North Sea Forum meeting tackles windfall tax and energy transition
Government and industry gathered in London on Wednesday at a meeting hosted by the sector’s regulator, as fiscal and political concerns topped the agenda.
VIDEO: Protestors shout down NSTA boss Andy Samuel during speech on energy trilemma
The CEO of the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has been shouted off stage by protestors – during a speech about the energy trilemma.
Almost 900 blocks up for grabs as 33rd North Sea oil and gas licensing round launched
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has fired the starting pistol on the 33rd oil and gas licensing round, the UK’s first since 2019.
North Sea oil and gas emissions down more than 20% since 2018
Fresh analysis has spotlighted the headway the North Sea oil and gas industry is making in its quest to slash operational emissions.
NSTA boss prepared to ‘name and shame’ emissions laggards
The head of the UK’s offshore regulator said he would “name and shame” North Sea operators who are not making sufficient progress on emissions reduction.
Outgoing NSTA chief Andy Samuel reflects on UK’s Great Energy Transition
More than five years ago and always over coffee, (outgoing) CEO of the former Oil & Gas Authority (now North Sea Transition Authority), Andy Samuel and I enjoyed a number of informal exchanges about the future potential role of the UK Continental Shelf in the Great Energy Transition.
NSTA gives Centrica green light to reopen Rough gas storage site
Centrica (LON: CNA) has been given the go-ahead by the industry regulator to reopen the Rough gas storage site off the coast of England.
Stuart Payne to succeed Andy Samuel as NSTA chief executive
The North Sea regulator’s supply chain and decommissioning head, Stuart Payne, will succeed outgoing chief executive Dr Andy Samuel at the end of this year.
NSTA issues warning on thousands of late payments, but £5bn of supply chain opportunities in the pipeline
North Sea operators have been told to improve after new figures exposed the number of invoices that are not being paid on time.
CCS offers ‘more bang for buck’ than electrification on net zero, says Harbour CEO
Harbour Energy’s chief executive Linda Cook said carbon capture and storage (CCS) offers greater impact for reaching net zero goals, as the regulator announces plans for its first carbon storage licensing round.
NSTA moots new North Sea exploration target in revised five-year strategy
The North Sea Transition Authority’s (NSTA) latest strategy update suggests it plans to continue holding licence rounds in accordance with the government’s climate compatibility checkpoint.
Harbour Energy CEO and rebranded regulator to headline OEUK conference
The chief executive of Harbour Energy and the head of the recently-rebranded North Sea Transition Authority will headline a major industry conference next month.
UK Government plans ‘accelerators’ for new North Sea projects
The UK Government has announced plans for regulatory “accelerators" which it claimed could shave "years off” development time for new oil and gas projects in the North Sea.
Op-ed: Andy Samuel on the OGA becoming the North Sea Transition Authority
April Fools’ Day is nearly here but jokes and pranks will be far from people’s minds.
North Sea regulator OGA in rebrand – and confirms plans for new licensing round
The North Sea regulator, the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA), has become the latest industry institution to rebrand in a shift towards cleaner energies.
North Sea flaring fell to lowest level on record last year
Flaring in the UK North Sea fell by 19% in 2021, building on a 22% decrease the previous year, new analysis shows.
OGA chief executive to step down after 8 years at the helm
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has confirmed its chief executive will step down at the end of the year.
OGA names winners of £1m platform electrification competition
A trio of projects have won a share of a £1 million pound prize in order to advance platform electrification in the North Sea.
Harbour Energy wins CCS storage licence for V Net Zero
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has granted Harbour Energy (LON:HBR) a carbon capture and storage (CCS) licence for its V Net Zero project in the Humber.
OGA frustrated by oil firms ‘mucking around’ in disputes amid climate crisis
The chief executive of the OGA has said he is frustrated by companies “mucking around in commercial disputes” while a climate emergency is ongoing.
Oil veteran Gunther Newcombe recognised in New Year Honours list
Oil industry stalwart Gunther Newcombe has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
OGA submits revised strategy to UK Parliament obliging industry to support net zero
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has today submitted a document to the UK Parliament, obliging the industry to support net zero targets.
OGA plans year-long trial to tackle ‘bugbear’ late payments for North Sea suppliers
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) is planning a year-long trial to tackle the “bugbear” of late payments for North Sea suppliers.