UK seabed carbon storage licensing attracts bids for 2 million acres

Northern Endurance

The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has received applications covering more than 2 million acres of North Sea seabed at the close of the UK’s second carbon storage licensing round last week.

Launched in December 2025, the second round followed extensive consultation with The Crown Estate, Crown Estate Scotland and other seabed users, building on expressions of interest received earlier in the year.

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