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Petroleum Regulations

Cap. 225s02 · Revised Edition 2020 · 31 sections

• s. 1Short title
• s. 2Interpretation
• s. 3Constitution of blocks
• s. 4Applications
• s. 5Additional information to be furnished
• s. 6Selection criteria
• s. 7Rejection of applications
• s. 8Exploration operations
• s. 9Exploration period
• s. 10Development and production operations
• s. 11Development and production period
• s. 12Mandatory and voluntary relinquishment
• s. 13Transfers and assignments
• s. 14Work practices and directions
• s. 15Environment and pollution control
• s. 16Drilling practices and abandonment
• s. 17Construction of pipelines and related facilities
• s. 18Measurement
• s. 19Notice of Commencement
• s. 20Quarterly reports
• s. 21Annual work programme
• s. 22Annual report
• s. 23Periodic reports
• s. 24Records, accounts, etc., to be maintained
• s. 25Final reports
• s. 26Modification of duties
• s. 27Confidentiality
• s. 28Power of entry and inspection
• s. 29Fees and rentals
• s. 30Royalty
• s. 31Transitional