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Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 1985 (No. 13 of 1985).

Country/Territory
Zambia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, pp. 47-64.
Long title
An Act to regulate petroleum exploration, development and production in Zambia, to provide for title to and control of petroleum in Zambia; to provide for the establishment of a Petroleum Committee; to define the functions of the Committee; to regulate contracts relating to petroleum operations; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Mining Oil Registration Institution Contract/agreement Environmental planning Environmental standards Authorization/permit Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

The Act consists of 51 sections divided into 8 Parts: Preliminary (I); Petroleum Committee (II); Administration (III); Grant of rights to conduct petroleum operations (IV); Type and nature of contracts (V); Areas of operation and surface rights (VI); Government revenues (VII); General provisions (VIII).

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amended by

Petroleum (Exploration and Production) (Amendment) Act, 1996 (No. 15 of 1996).

Legislation | Zambia | 1996

Keyword: Mining, Oil, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 2008 (No. 10 of 2008).

Legislation | Zambia | 2008

Keyword: Mining, Oil, Registration, Institution, Contract/agreement, EIA, Environmental standards, Special fund, Authorization/permit, Standards, Protection of environment, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX