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Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act (Cap. 65:04).

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Type of law
Legislation
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Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
This Act provides rules for the prospecting for and the production of petroleum in Guyana. It also provides rules relative to exercise of surface rights in areas subject to prospecting or drilling such as grazing and cultivation.
The Minister shall appoint an officer of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission as Chief Inspector for purposes of this Act. Searching for or taking of petroleum requires a licence to be granted by the Minister, who may enter into an agreement with a potential licensee. The Act grants powers to the Minister to issue Regulations on various matters including the conservation of water resources.
Long title of text
An Act to make provision with respect to prospecting for and production of petroleum, and for other matters connected therewith.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 3 of 1986 as authorized by L.R.O. 1/2012 and amended last by Act No. 6 of 1997.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Laws of Guyana.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Repealed by