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Law on exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons.

Country/Territory
Croatia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Protection of environment Authorization/permit Exploration Royalties/fees Minerals Mining Monitoring Natural gas Offences/penalties Oil Procedural matters Transport/storage Coal Continental shelf Deep sea bed Maritime zone Groundwater Thermal and medicinal waters Water abstraction
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This text entered into force eight days after its publication the Official Gazette (published on 6 June 2018).
Abstract

This Law regulates the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons (also natgural gas, oil, coal), exploration and exploitation of geothermal waters from which accumulated heat can be used for energy purposes, natural gas storage and permanent disposal of carbon dioxide, whereby hydrocarbons, geothermal waters or geological structures for storage and permanent disposal, if located in the country or in underground internal waters or territorial sea of the Republic of Croatia or in the underground of the continental shelf of the Adriatic Sea to the line of demarcation with neighboring countries where the Republic of Croatia, in accordance with international laws, exercises proper jurisdiction and related sovereign rights. Hydrocarbon management shall be carried out in accordance with the Framework Plan and Program for Exploration and Exploitation of Hydrocarbons on Land and the Framework Plan and Program for Exploration and Exploitation of Hydrocarbons in the Adriatic.

Full text
Croatian
Website
sredisnjikatalogrh.gov.hr

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Amended by

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