Decommissioning offshore installations: revised derogation guidance

Overview

The Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) invites views on draft supplementary guidance for the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations. This draft guidance has been revised following a consultation held in 2025 (see Decommissioning offshore installations: guidance and associated policy proposals - GOV.UK).

Why your views matter

You should take part in this consultation if you have a particular interest in the preparation of decommissioning programmes for offshore oil and gas installations and pipelines; and if you have previously been a consultee of a decommissioning programme.

Give us your views

Closes 6 Dec 2026

Opened 12 Oct 2026

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Oil and gas