Ministerial Decree No. 310 on licensing the extraction and processing of oil, gas and gas condensates.

This Ministerial Decree establishes the modalities for licensing the extraction and processing of oil, gas (including natural gas and liquefied hydrocarbon gas) and gas condensates. Such activities may be carried out exclusively by legal persons pursuant to simple, five-year licences. Licensing terms and conditions include: (a) compliance with licensing terms and conditions and with ecological, sanitary and technical rules and regulations; (b) proper quality and compliance certificates for products; and (c) appropriate facilities, equipment and transport. Applicants must submit: (a) application; (b) notarized copy of state registration certificate; (c) receipt for payment of the licensing fee; (d) documentation attesting to staff qualifications; and (e) all compliance certificates issued by the competent state authorities.