OGA overhauls UK offshore reporting system

June 14, 2017
Britain’s Oil & Gas Authority’s new Petroleum Production Reporting System is now available online.

Offshore staff

LONDONBritain’s Oil & Gas Authority’s (OGA) new Petroleum Production Reporting System (PPRS) is now available online.

Following a series of information sessions and testing with UK offshore operators, the main changes to the system are as follows:

  • New interface for operators to load monthly data into PPRS via XML upload, web service, online form upload
  • Standard data validation rules to ensure high quality data
  • New accountability and processes for data quality and data submission
  • Enhanced tools for OGA to monitor data quality and data submissions
  • Some changes to the definitions of reporting units
  • QC and feedback loop quicker
  • Improved tracking and governance of data submissions.

TheOGA is currently conducting training sessions in Aberdeen and London and expects first data submissions by June 25.

More information at[email protected]

06/14/2017