About us

We work with government and industry to make sure that the UK gets the maximum economic benefit from its oil and gas reserves.

This information page was withdrawn on

The Oil & Gas Authority launched a new website on 3 October 2016 to reflect its new status as a government company.

This formalises the transfer of the Secretary of State’s regulatory powers in respect of oil and gas to the OGA, and grants it new powers. This website will no longer be updated. Visitors should refer to www.ogauthority.co.uk

Our responsibilities

We’re responsible for regulating offshore and onshore oil and gas operations in the UK. This includes:

  • oil and gas licensing
  • oil and gas exploration and production
  • oil and gas fields and wells
  • oil and gas infrastructure
  • carbon storage licensing

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