Regulation No. 618 on the Petroleum Register.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Regulation governs the registration of petroleum-related rights and licenses. Administered by the Norwegian Directorate of Mining (Sokkeldirektoratet), the register records licenses, ownership shares, operators, and changes such as transfers, pledges, or withdrawals. It ensures public access through electronic processing, mandates documentation for changes, and allows penalties for failing to report updates. The regulation also sets procedures for registration, data security, correction of errors, appeals, and compensation for state liability in case of registration mistakes.
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Entry into force notes
This Regulation entered into force on July 1, 1997.
Notes
Last amended by Regulation No. 2278 of 18 December 2023.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
FOR-1997-06-19-618: Forskrift om Petroleumsregisteret.