UK North Sea flaring has fallen by 50% following four consecutive years of reductions while venting last year increased, said the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA). EMISSIONS Offshore flaring, when excess gas is burned off, decreased in 2022 by 13% to 22 billion cubic feet (bcf), contributing to a total reduction of 50% since 2018 […]
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NSTA investigates flaring and venting without consent
The North Sea Transition Authority in investigating an oil and gas company for flaring and venting without consent in the North Sea. ENERGY WASTE Possible likely action by the regulator includes a fine or up to the relevant licence being taken away. “Monitoring flaring and venting and reducing emissions are vital parts of the NSTA’s […]
Flaring falls by 19% in the UK North Sea – OGA
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) reported that flaring* in the UK North Sea fell by 19% last year, following a 22% decrease during 2020. STATISTICS In a statement, the OGA said that production facilities cut their flaring by 6 billion cubic feet (bcf), to 26 bcf, a reduction equivalent to the annual gas demand […]
North Sea operators cut flaring by 22% in one year
Flaring in the North Sea fell by 22% – approximately equivalent to the gas demand of 200,000 UK homes – in 2020 compared with the previous year, said the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA). Production facilities cut the overall volume to 33 billion cubic feet (bcf) which is the lowest level of flaring on the […]
OGA calls for company reports to include ESG
Offshore oil and gas companies should include information on the effects of their operations on the climate in their financial reports to address investors’ concerns, said the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA). Figures for flaring and venting emissions, alongside scope 1 & 2 emissions, health and safety statistics, fugitive methane emissions, air and water pollution […]
OGA warns companies failing to comply with rules
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) said that a minority of companies still needed to improve standards to match those of the majority and warned it would take enforcement action if problems persist. The warning comes after OGA reported in September 2020 that the volume of gas flared and vented in offshore upstream oil and […]