INTIEAUnited Kingdom · The Energy Act 2008PolicyIn force

The Energy Act 2008

The UK Energy Act establishes a high-level framework for the regulation of offshore CO2 sequestration activities (activities in the United Kingdom territorial sea and other specifically designated waters). In this context, the Act provides for much of the detail of this…

Last changed 4 years ago.

Extracted view for reading · Original for compliance evidence

Lifecycle

EffectiveJan 01, 2008
Last changeJun 28, 2022

Country / jurisdiction: United Kingdom · Year: 2008 · Status: In force · Level: National · Type: Voluntary

The UK Energy Act establishes a high-level framework for the regulation of offshore CO2 sequestration activities (activities in the United Kingdom territorial sea and other specifically designated waters). In this context, the Act provides for much of the detail of this framework to be elaborated in regulations made under the Act (see associated instruments). For this purpose, the UK Energy Act includes guidance on the key issues to be addressed in such regulations, including for the purposes of licensing, site operation and closure, any transfer of liability, and financial contributions to long term stewardship.

Official source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/32/data.pdf

Source

https://www.iea.org/policies/12555

Canonical document at the regulator. Always cite this URL — not the Vantage detail page — in compliance evidence.

Related in International

INTEnergy Newsoilprice:oilprice-article-44722NewsIn force

How Many Barrels of Oil Do AI Data Centers Consume on a Daily Basis?

Analysis of energy consumption in cryptocurrency mining and AI data centers, estimating Bitcoin mining requires 138-175 terawatt-hours annually, equivalent to 500-600 barrels of oil per coin minted. Article examines growing power demands of blockchain and artificial intelligence infrastructure relative to fossil fuel equivalents.

INTEnergy Newsrigzone:https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/oil_drops_as_iran_talks_advance-22-jun-2026-183968-article/?rss=trueNewsIn force

Oil Drops as Iran Talks Advance

Crude oil prices declined following US approval of limited Iranian oil sales, with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz showing signs of recovery.

INTEnergy Newsoilprice:oilprice-news-44726NewsIn force

Greek Energy Pulls In $26B As Europe Scrambles To Replace Russian Gas

Greece is attracting over $26 billion in international investment to position itself as a critical energy transit hub for Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. This investment surge supports the EU's goal to completely phase out Russian gas imports by 2027, with major funds including BlackRock and QIA backing Greece's energy infrastructure development.

INTEnergy Newsoilprice:oilprice-article-44719NewsIn force

The Oil Crisis Is Far From Over

A U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding regarding conflict settlement is unlikely to prevent an imminent energy crisis caused by rapidly depleting global oil and petroleum product inventories. The suspension of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict, which normally carries about 20% of global oil supplies, has depleted strategic reserves that previously acted as market buffers.

INTEnergy Newsoilprice:oilprice-news-44725NewsIn force

Saudis Turn to Russian Fuel Oil as Iran War Saps Fossil Power Supplies

Saudi Arabia is purchasing significant volumes of Russian fuel oil and vacuum gasoil due to supply disruptions from the Hormuz crisis affecting domestic oil and gas wells. Russian fuel oil exports declined 6% in May to 3.2 million metric tons due to Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure, but Saudi demand remains strong amid rising temperatures and domestic power generation needs.