Corporate Governance

“Our governance is designed to support our position as a disciplined onshore energy platform, integrating development, production and energy services while maintaining robust oversight, regulatory compliance and sustainable value creation for stakeholders. ”

BritNRG’s governance framework forms an integral part of the Company’s Integrated Management System, establishing the leadership, authority and control environment required under ISO 9001/14001/45001 and COSO principles.

Governance Philosophy

BritNRG operates under a disciplined governance framework designed to ensure:

  • Clear accountability and decision-making
  • Strong operational and HSE oversight
  • Full regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions
  • Transparent reporting to shareholders and stakeholders
  • Long-term value creation through controlled risk-taking

Governance is embedded across all activities, from UK regulated operations to international project development and integrated energy services.

Governance Structure

BritNRG maintains a clear separation between strategic oversight and executive execution.

Board of Directors
  • Sets strategy and long-term direction
  • Oversees risk, performance and capital allocation
  • Ensures regulatory and fiduciary compliance
  • Approves major investments, financing and partnerships

Executive & Functional Leadership
  • Operations & Compliance Director – operational governance, HSE performance, regulatory submissions
  • Technical & Subsurface Leadership – reserves, development planning, well integrity oversight
  • Finance & Corporate – financial control, investor reporting, capital management

Board Committees
To ensure focused oversight and disciplined control, the Board operates through dedicated governance committees:


Audit & Risk Committee
  • Financial reporting integrity and internal controls
  • Risk management framework and mitigation oversight
  • Funding structures, debt instruments and investor protections

HSE & Operations Committee
  • Well integrity and production safety oversight
  • Incident review, lessons learned and leading indicators
  • SIMOPS discipline, barrier management and operational procedures

Remuneration & Nominations Committee
  • Executive performance objectives and evaluation
  • Succession planning and leadership development
  • Alignment of incentives with long-term shareholder value

Regulatory Compliance & Oversight

BritNRG operates as a UK onshore regulated operator and maintains full alignment with applicable regulatory regimes, including:
  • North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA)
  • Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
  • Environment Agency (EA)
  • Local planning and environmental authorities

Compliance governance includes:
  • Formal regulatory submission calendar
  • Periodic compliance audits and reviews
  • Approved operational procedures and control measures
  • Independent technical and well integrity verification where required

This regulatory discipline underpins the company’s credibility in securing international partnerships and project opportunities.

Risk Management & Internal Controls

BritNRG applies a structured enterprise risk management framework covering operational, financial and strategic risks.

Key elements include:
  • Board-approved risk register with defined risk owners
  • Formal incident escalation and investigation procedures
  • Management of Change (MOC) governance for operational modifications
  • Contractor and third-party risk assessment processes
  • Periodic internal reviews of controls, compliance and performance

Risk oversight is continuous and integrated into daily operations and capital allocation decisions.

Operational Governance

Operational governance is a core pillar of BritNRG’s management system, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery of production and development activities.

This includes:
  • Strict adherence to approved operating procedures
  • Permit-to-work and barrier management discipline
  • Structured SIMOPS planning and coordination
  • Well integrity monitoring and verification processes
  • Performance tracking through leading and lagging HSE indicators

Lessons learned from incidents and operational reviews are systematically embedded into procedures and training programmes.

Ethics, Integrity & Business Conduct

BritNRG is committed to conducting business with the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and transparency. The company operates under formal policies covering:

  • Code of Conduct and ethical behaviour
  • Anti-bribery and corruption
  • Conflicts of interest management
  • Confidentiality and information security
  • Fair and respectful treatment of employees, partners and communities

All employees and contractors are expected to adhere to these principles at all times.

Governance Policies & Framework Documents

The governance framework is supported by a suite of formal policies and internal procedures, including:

  • Board Charter and governance framework
  • Delegation of Authority and approval matrix
  • Risk Management and Internal Control Policy
  • HSE Management System and operational procedures
  • Compliance and regulatory reporting processes
  • Incident investigation and lessons learned protocol
  • Code of Conduct and ethics policy

These documents collectively ensure consistent governance across UK operations, international projects and service business activities.

Continuous Improvement & Oversight

BritNRG maintains a culture of continuous improvement in governance and operational performance through:

  • Regular Board and committee performance reviews
  • Periodic audit and compliance assessments
  • Ongoing monitoring of operational and financial KPIs
  • Structured lessons learned and process enhancements
  • Alignment with evolving regulatory and industry best practices

This approach ensures that governance evolves in line with the company’s growth, operational complexity and international expansion.