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Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 1991.

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991 (1998)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act provide for the reconnaissance, exploration, production and disposal of, and the exercise of control over, petroleum; and to provide for matters incidental hereto.
Subject
Environment gen., Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Environmental standards EIA Liability/compensation Standards Protection of environment Mining Oil Institution Minerals Exploration Authorization/permit Freshwater pollution Pollution control Water abstraction
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

Part II concerns the administration of the Act. A Commissioner for Petroleum Affairs, a Chief Inspector of Petroleum Affairs, and designation other officers shall be appointed by the Minister under section 3. General powers of Commissioner and Chief Inspector are defined in section 4. Section 8 defines the functions of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia. The Minister shall enter into petroleum agreements with persons who are not holders of exploration licences pursuant to section 13. The Commissioner shall keep a register of exploration licence holders (sect. 15). The Act provides for the carrying of environmental impact assessment studies and the liability of holders of production licences for pollution of environment or other damages. Liability of holders of production licences for pollution of environment or other damages is defined by section 71. Oil spills and other environmental damage shall be immediately reported to the Minister.

Full text
English
Website
www.mme.gov.na

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 1991: Regulations relating to the health, safety and welfare of persons employed, and protection of other persons, property, the environment and natural resources, in, at or in the vicinity of exploration and production areas.

Legislation | Namibia | 1999

Keyword: Early warning system, Hazards, Mining, Oil, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to the health, safety and welfare of persons employed, and protection of other persons, property, the environment and natural resources, in, at or in the vicinity of exploration and production areas made under the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 1991.

Legislation | Namibia | 1999

Keyword: Environmental standards, Hazards, Oil pollution, Standards, Protection of environment, Mining, Oil, Soil rehabilitation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Petroleum Laws Amendment Act, 1998.

Legislation | Namibia | 1998

Keyword: Mining, Soil rehabilitation, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Act, 1993 (No. 2 of 1993).

Legislation | Namibia | 1993

Keyword: Mining, Special fund, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX