Hydrocarbons (Petroleum and Gas) Law. Country/Territory Afghanistan Document type Legislation Date Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Oil Exploration Institution Contract/agreement Natural gas Registration Mining Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Abstract This Law determines the ownership and control of the State over petroleum and gas and regulates the preservation, use, exploration development and production of petroleum and gas in Afghanistan. Full text English Website www.lexadin.nl