On 1st February 2012, the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) invited applications for Licences in the 27th Seaward Licensing Round. Applications for Licences will be accepted up to 2.00pm on the 1st May 2012 (Please see the “How to apply” link below on how to submit your applications).
Below is a list of links to: a Press Notice that includes a statement by Charles Hendry, the Minister for Energy; the official invitation in the Official Journal of the European Union; an indicative guide to some of the other regulatory issues that will apply to successful applicants; a list of discoveries and fields where production has ceased in the seaward acreage being offered; and the Strategic Environmental Assessment that has been carried out by DECC.
A Questions and Answer link is provided below (Bullet 2) which will be kept updated with further guidance that DECC issues in response to enquiries during the Round.
30th April 2012: IMPORTANT - IF SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IN LARRY, YOU DO NOT NEED TO PROVIDE PARTNER SIGNATURES
INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
The Crown Estate has significant interest in the offshore area which could potentially affect exploration and development proposals. Please see the link below for further information.
Some areas of UK controlled waters may be designated as Special Areas of Conservation. There is a map showing these areas, and a contact point for further information, in the link below. Potential Applicants are advised to take particular notice of the Special Areas of Conservation.