Petroleum Act, 2012. País/Territorio Sudán del Sur Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2012 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Energía, Recursos minerales Palabra clave Legislación básica Autorización/permiso Negocios/industria/corporaciones Fortalecimiento de la capacidad EIA Institución Hidrocarburos Propiedad Cuestiones de procedimiento Protección del medio ambiente Derechos/cánones Normas Desarrollo sostenible Uso sostenible Tasa/impuesto Transporte/depósito Ordenación/conservación Minería Conservación de suelos/mejoramiento de suelos Zonificación Área geográphica Africa, Naciones en desarrollo sin litoral, Países menos desarrollados, Africa del Norte, Sahel Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of its signature by the President (July 6, 2012). Resumen This Act, comprising 100 Articles divided into XXI Chapters, aims to (i) provide a regulatory framework for the development and management of petroleum activities and other ancillary matters related to petroleum activities; (ii) establish a National Petroleum and Gas Commission, and applies to all petroleum activities within the territory of the Republic of South Sudan, including activities in, under, and upon its land. The principles and objectives for the development and management of petroleum in South Sudan, as per Article 7, include (i) ownership by the people of South Sudan and management by the Government; (ii) contribution to economic prosperity and human development; (iii) ethical, efficient, transparent, and accountable management based on sustainability; (iv) equitable distribution of petroleum-derived revenues among the people; (v) maximizing the value of petroleum resources for current and future generations; (vi) utilizing best international practices and technology to minimize environmental damage; (vii) ensuring an adequate domestic supply of petroleum for the people's needs; (viii) promoting fair competition to enhance productivity and efficiency in the petroleum sector. Article 8 establishes the following basic principles: the ownership of petroleum in South Sudan is vested in the government, which is responsible for its development and management for the benefit of the people, and petroleum activities can only be conducted with the appropriate license or agreement. Texto completo Inglés Página web mofp.gov.ss