Act No. 72 on petroleum activities [The Petroleum Act].

Subject

Energy, Environment gen., Mineral resources, Sea

Keyword

Biofuel Oil pollution Polluter pays principle Marine pollution Basic legislation Mining Exploration Oil Authorization/permit Liability/compensation Contract/agreement Royalties/fees

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

The present Act establishes the basic legal framework for petroleum activities, including sound resource management, and regulates the licensing system entitling companies to engage in petroleum activities. The Act consists of the following Chapters: 1. Introductory provisions; 2. Exploration license; 3. Extraction license etc.; 4. Extraction of petroleum etc.; 5. Closing of petroleum activities; 6. Registration and pledging; 7. Liability for pollution damages; 8. Special provisions on liability for damages to Norwegian fishermen; 9. Special safety requirements; 10. General provisions; 11. Administrative provisions for the state's economic engagement; 12. Entry into force and amendments.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation No. 653 on petroleum industry.

Legislation | Norway | 1997

Keyword: Oil, Natural gas, Exploration, Research, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Access-to-information, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX