Decision No. 198/2006/QD-TTg approving the scheme on the formation of the Viet Nam National Oil and Gas Group. Country/Territory Viet Nam Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Oil Natural gas Geographical area Asia, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Decision enters into force 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Decision approves the formation of the Viet Nam National Oil and Gas Group. The Viet Nam National Oil and Gas Group shall have multiple owners, with the State holding the dominant share of capital. The aims of the group are to: undertake oil and gas exploration, exploitation, processing and distribution; combine production and business activities with scientific and technological research; raise its competitiveness; integrate into the international economy; and ensure energy security for na Full text English