Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, memorandum content requirements, and company registration procedures in England and Wales
Petroleum Act 1998: Key legislation for oil and gas operations, covering licensing requirements and offshore operations regulations
Energy Act 2016: Establishes regulatory framework for oil and gas operations and environmental obligations in the UK energy sector
Offshore Petroleum Licensing Regulations 2015: Implements the Offshore Safety Directive, setting safety requirements and operational standards for offshore operations
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Primary environmental legislation governing pollution control and waste management
Climate Change Act 2008: Sets framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change impacts
Offshore Petroleum Production and Pipe-lines Regulations 1999: Regulations governing environmental impact assessments for offshore oil and gas projects
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety requirements
Offshore Installations Safety Case Regulations 2015: Detailed safety requirements for offshore installations including risk assessment and management systems
UK Corporate Governance Code: Best practice recommendations for corporate governance and company management
Oil and Gas Authority Requirements: Regulatory requirements and guidelines set by the UK's oil and gas regulator
EU Retained Law - Oil and Gas: Relevant EU legislation retained in UK law post-Brexit affecting oil and gas operations
International Maritime Law: International regulations affecting offshore oil and gas operations in maritime environments
