Surrender of title

Titleholders who wish to surrender a permit, lease or licence can apply for consent by the Joint Authority through NOPTA.

For information about the surrender of special prospecting authorities or access authorities, please contact NOPTA.

Useful links

• Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
• Factsheet: Surrender
• Guideline: Offshore petroleum exploration: work-bid (effective 2 March 2022)
• Guideline: Retention lease
• Application fees and annual levies

NOPTA Forms Guidance

The NOPTA Forms Guidance – Petroleum has been developed as a general guide to assist applicants and titleholders in making valid applications, notifications and nominations.