Order No. 118 of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources validating the Regulation on the development of oil and gas fields. Country/Territory Ukraine Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Environment gen., Mineral resources Keyword Oil Natural gas Business/industry/corporations Mining Exploration Geographical area Black Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Order establishes the basic requirements for the development of hydrocarbon deposits and regulates the relations between businesses and central executive bodies originating from subsoil management related to oil and gas extraction with a view of rational use thereof. It sets forth the requirements for exploration and industrial development of oil and gas deposits, and hydrocarbon extraction at the same time ensuring environmental security of the population and environmental protection. Full text Ukrainian Website zakon5.rada.gov.ua