Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contracts Decree (No. 9 of 1999). Country/Territory Nigeria Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources, Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Exploration Oil Authorization/permit Pollution control Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract This Decree provides for oil prospecting licences relating to Production Sharing Contracts in the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin. It regulates licences and financial arrangements from a tax benefit perspective. “Deep Offshore” means any water depth beyond 200 metres. “Inland" basin is defined in section 18. Full text English References - Legislation Amended by Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contracts (Amendment) Decree (No. 26 of 1999). Legislation | Nigeria | 1999 Keyword: Exploration, Oil, Contract/agreement, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX