Petroleum Act Country/Territory Timor-Leste Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Oil Authorization/permit Basic legislation Contract/agreement Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force the day after its publication in the Jornal da República. Abstract This Act, composed of 47 articles and divided into nine Chapters, regulates petroleum operations. In particular, it rules on authorization of petroleum, State participation in petroleum operations, the conduct of petroleum activities, data and information, audit and inspection. Moreover, it provides penalty provisions for non-compliance. Full text English Website www.eastimorlawjournal.org