Policy background Part 13: Offshore Wind Electricity Generation, Oil and Gas Change in control of licensee
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) cannot currently prevent undesirable changes of ownership and control of petroleum licensees before they happen. It can only examine and seek  to remedy them after the event.
	The Act will allow the OGA to identify and discourage potentially undesirable changes of ownership and control before they happen. This will help ensure that the UK’s oil and gas infrastructure remains in the hands of companies with the best ability to operate it.