Conservation and work practices

(1) A contractor shall ensure that all petroleum operations are carried out in accordance with this Act, the regulations and the provisions of the contract, and with generally accepted practices in the international petroleum industry. He shall, (a) carry out petroleum operations using the most reliable, modern and efficient techniques; (b) take steps to obtain the maximum efficient level of production, determined in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, compatible with the nature and extent of the petroleum reservoirs discovered; (c) control the flow and prevent the waste or escape of petroleum, water, drilling fluids, or any mixture thereof; 20 (d) generally adopt the necessary measure for the protection of flora, fauna and other natural resources; (e) avoid the pollution or contamination of water, atmospheric or terrestrial; (f) maintain in good condition and repair all structures, equipment and other property used in petroleum operations; (g) carry out petroleum operations in a proper, safe and workmanlike manner; (h) take all steps necessary to secure the safety, health and welfare of persons engaged in (i) upon the termination of the contract, carry out all clean-up operations and render the contract area safe; and (j) at any time when so requested by the Minister, completely remove any structure or facility, which has ceased to be used. (2) The procedures for the application and enforcement of such conservation and work practices shall be prescribed in the regulations and may be developed in the contract.