Part 2: Further functions of the OGA relating to offshore petroleum Chapter 5: Sanctions
This Chapter provides the OGA with new powers to impose civil sanctions to regulate compliance with the terms and conditions of offshore petroleum licences as well as to regulate compliance with the duty to act in accordance with the 'MER UK Strategy' as set out in section 9C of the Petroleum Act 1998. It also provides the OGA with powers to impose sanctions in respect of certain requirements that are imposed within Part 2 which are described as being sanctionable in accordance with Chapter 5. This Chapter also provides the OGA with information-gathering powers to support investigations prior to sanctions being imposed. It also creates a right of appeal against the OGA's sanctions through the First-tier Tribunal (the "Tribunal").