Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act 1985 (Cap. 150). Country/Territory Uganda Document type Legislation Date 1985 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision for the exploration and production of petroleum and for other matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. Subject Land & soil, Mineral resources, Water Keyword Lease Agricultural land Soil pollution/quality Mining Oil Exploration Environmental standards Authorization/permit Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act provides rules relative to the exploration for and the exploitation of oil resources in Uganda. The Act also imposes certain duties on licence holders with respect to the protection of the environment and in case of emergencies. No person shall carry on any exploration or development operations on petroleum in or upon any land in Uganda except under, and in accordance with, a licence issued under this Act. The Government may enter into an agreement for the grant of a licence. The Presid Full text English Website www.ulii.org