The Oil and Gas Authority (Carbon Storage) (Retention of Information and Samples) Regulations 2025
These Regulations set out the requirements for the retention of carbon storage information and carbon storage samples by holders of carbon storage licences granted by the Oil and Gas Authority (“licensees”). “Carbon storage information” and “carbon storage samples” are defined in section 107 of the Energy Act 2023 (c. 52) and cover information, and samples, acquired or created by, or on behalf of, licensees in carrying out activities under their carbon storage licences.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
17 Apr 2025
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In force
13 May 2025
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 108 and 331(2)(b) of the Energy Act 2023. the 2008 Act The Secretary of State has, in accordance with section 108(7) of that Act, consulted the licensing authorities that may under section 18(1) of the Energy Act 2008(“”) grant a licence in respect of the carrying on, in a place to which these Regulations apply, of activities within section 17(2) of the 2008 Act.
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