Decree No. 24/2004 approving the Regulation on Oil Operations. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da República, I Serie, No. 33, 20 August 2004, pp. 406(43)- 406(65). Subject Energy Keyword Oil Policy/planning Inspection Concession Contract/agreement Research Authorization/permit Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Decree, composed of three articles and one Annex, approves the Regulation on Oil Operations, with the aim of granting that they are carried out in a systematic and coordinated manner and that are correctly monitored. The Annexed Regulation, composed of 102 articles divided in eight Chapters, rules on concession contracts and related rights and obligations, planning and evaluation of oil related activities (namely research, development and infrastructure constructions) and managing systems. Moreover, it regulates project and construction requirements, operations’ requirements (with special regards to environmental protection and safety) and emergency requirements. Finally, the Regulation defines applicable taxes as well as fines and sanctions. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Ministerial Order No. 272/2009 approving Regulation for procedures and licensing of Oil and Gas Infrastructures. Legislation | Mozambique | 2009 Keyword: Oil, Inspection, Concession, Authorization/permit, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree No. 34/2015 approving the Regulation of Petroleum Operations. Legislation | Mozambique | 2015 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Concession, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Natural gas, Oil, Mining, Offences/penalties, Standards, Protection of environment, Management/conservation, Radiation, Pollution control, Hazardous waste Source: FAO, FAOLEX