scope:

This Guidance provides information on the current legislative framework that is in place which governs the drilling for exploration of oil and gas in the UK along with the health, safety and environmental considerations for the extraction, storage and transportation to the user or gas transporter, supplier or conveyor.

This Guidance provides local authorities and the public assurance that regulation and process controls are in place to ensure the safe extraction and supply of Natural Gas from on-shore wells to the point of use.