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Law No. 3/2001 approving the Oil Act and repealing Law No. 3/81.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da Republica, I Série, No. 8, Suplemento, 21 February 2001, pp. 42(1-42(6).
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Authorization/permit Basic legislation Concession Energy conservation/energy production Environmental standards Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Natural gas Oil Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force 30 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Law, composed of 31 articles, regulates the legal regime applicable to concession of Oil use rights in Mozambique State. In particular, the Law rules on property and control over Oil resources, requirements and administrative procedures for oil operations. Moreover, the Law rules the environmental safety measures and concerns to be taken into account. Finally, the Law establishes the fiscal regime and the required procedures for dispute settlement.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 36/2001 defining the limits of the Partial Protection Area along the corridor of the Gas pipeline.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2001

Keyword: Policy/planning, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Natural gas, Transport/storage, Standards, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Protected area, Land-use planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 56/2010 approving the Environmental Regulation for Oil operations.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2010

Keyword: Oil, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Oil pollution, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 40/2010 approving the oil concession research and production, within the area "A" to: "Sasol Petroleum Mozambique Exploration, Limited" and to the National Agency for Hydrocarbons (ENH) E.P."

Legislation | Mozambique | 2010

Keyword: Concession, Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Oil

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 12/2007 amending Oil Act.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2007

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Oil, Tax/levy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law No. 21/2014 on Oil.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2014

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Concession, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Natural gas, Oil, Mining, Standards, Protection of environment, Management/conservation, Radiation, Pollution control, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX