Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorizations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons.

Subject

Mineral resources

Keyword

Oil Exploration Mining Continental shelf Authorization/permit Maritime zone

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

Member States retain the right to determine the areas within their respective territories to be made available for the exercise of the activities of prospecting, exploring for and producing hydrocarbons. On the other hand, Member States shall ensure that authorizations to carry out the activities above-mentioned are granted following a procedure in which all interested entities may submit applications (principle of non discrimination). Further provisions regard the overall conditions under which the authorizations shall be granted.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Act on Danish subsoil exploitation (No. 889 of 2007).

Legislation | Denmark | 2002

Keyword: Oil, Mining, Transport/storage, Continental shelf, Exploration, Basic legislation, Enforcement/compliance, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Danish subsoil exploitation ((No. 526 of 2002).

Legislation | Denmark | 1995

Keyword: Basic legislation, Oil, Mining, Transport/storage, Continental shelf, Exploration, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on Subterranean Depths (1996)

Legislation | Latvia | 1996 (2013)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Exploration, Minerals, Mining, Research, Protected area, Authorization/permit, Sustainable development, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Oil, Natural gas, Groundwater, Freshwater resources management, Thermal and medicinal waters, Industrial water use, Well sinking/boreholes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mining Act (Act No. XLVIII of 1993).

Legislation | Hungary | 1993 (2013)

Keyword: Mining, Concession, Exploration, Policy/planning, Royalties/fees, Soil rehabilitation, Authorization/permit, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Danish subsoil exploitation (No. 1533 of 2019).

Legislation | Denmark | 1981 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Exploration, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Tax/levy, Transport/storage, Oil, Concession, Internal trade, Mining, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hydrocarbons (Prospection, Exploration and Exploitation) Regulations, 2007 (P.I. 51/2007).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2007

Keyword: Access right, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Exploration, Liability/compensation, Minerals, Contract/agreement, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hydrocarbons (Prospection, Exploration and Exploitation) Law, 2007 (Law No. 4(I)/2007).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2007

Keyword: Basic legislation, Access right, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, EIA, Exploration, Institution, Liability/compensation, Minerals, Offences/penalties, Mining, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Hydrocarbons) (Prospection, Exploration and Production) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 77 of 1998).

Legislation | Ireland | 1998

Keyword: Oil, Exploration, Mining, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 14 regulating the prospection, cultivation, transport and storage of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons and geothermal resources of the Sicilian Region. Implementation of Directive 94/22/EC.

Legislation | Italy | 2000

Keyword: Oil, Minerals, Exploration, Mining, Transport/storage, Continental shelf, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 625 implementing Directive 94/22/EC on the conditions for granting and using authorizations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons.

Legislation | Italy | 1996

Keyword: Mining, Continental shelf, Transport/storage, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mining Law.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2010 (2023)

Keyword: Exploration, Mining, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Minerals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Geological and Mining Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2011

Keyword: Basic legislation, Mining, Liability/compensation, Exploration, Offences/penalties, Institution, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous waste, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 805 of 2015 on Prospection, Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons

Legislation | Latvia | 2015

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Procedural matters, Institution, Royalties/fees, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Protection of environment, Environmental standards, Oil, Natural gas, Hazards, Early warning system, Coal, Pollution control, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 942 of 2009 on State Fee for the Production of Hydrocarbons

Legislation | Latvia | 2009

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Oil, Natural gas, Procedural matters, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action.

Legislation | European Union | 2018 (2021)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Climate change, Ozone layer, Environmental planning, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Bioenergy, Biofuel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX