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Petroleum Law of 1996.

Pays/Territoire
Turkménistan
Type du document
Législation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Énergie, Ressources minérales
Mot clé
Concession Contrat/accord Normes environnementales Hydrocarbures Normes Protection de l’environnement Exploration Autorisation/permis
Aire géographique
Asie, Mer Caspienne, Asie Centrale, CEI (Communauté des États indépendants), Europe et Asie Centrale, Nations en développement sans littoral, Asie du Nord
Entry into force notes
Entry into force from the date of signature.
Résumé

The present Law is elaborated by the President of Turkmenistan Saparmurat Turkmenbashy on the basis of the Constitution of Turkmenistan, taking into consideration the national interests of Turkmenistan and its people, directed towards securing rational and effective exploitation of the petroleum resources and the protection of the natural wealth of Turkmenistan for future generations. The document consists of 11 Chapters that contain 61 Articles. Chapter 1 (arts. 1-2) lays down general provisions. Chapter 2 (Arts.4-6) establishes the competence of the Cabinet of Ministers (the Government) of Turkmenistan, the Competent Body and the Concern in the sphere of exploitation of petroleum resources. Chapter 3 (Arts.7-22) deals with licensing of petroleum operations. Chapter 4 (Arts.23-27) regards contracts. Chapter 5 (Arts.28-35) concerns conduct of petroleum operations. Chapter 6 (Arts.36-37) establishes rights and obligations of a contractor. Chapter 7 (Arts.38-42) deals with main pipeline. Chapter 8 (Articles 43-45) deals with natural environment protection. Chapter 9 (Arts.46-49) regards taxes and payments. Chapter 10 (Arts.50-59) deals with legal terms. Chapter 11 (Arts.60-61) lays down final provisions.

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