Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act

1. (b) creating a conducive environment for the efficient management of petroleum resources of Uganda including-
2. (i) promotion of reconnaissance and exploration for petroleum in Uganda;
3. (ii) evaluation of discoveries;
4. (iii) development and production of petroleum resources;
5. (iv) storage of petroleum before transporting it to the delivery point; and
6. (v) transportation of petroleum up to a delivery point;
7. (c) establishing institutions to manage the petroleum resources and regulate the petroleum activities;
8. (d) regulating petroleum activities, including licensing, exploration, development, production and cessation of petroleum activities or decommissioning;

3 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. "Authority" means the Petroleum Authority of Uganda established by section 9;
2. "authorised officer" means an officer or other person acting under the authority of the Minister or the Authority under this Act;
3. "best petroleum industry practices" means the best available practices that are generally accepted as good, safe, transparent and efficient in carrying out petroleum activities and that can be applied globally under similar circumstances;
4. "block" means acreage which may be stratigrafically delineated as provided for in schedule 3 to this Act and includes part of a block as constituted;
5. "code of practice" means a code of practice issued by the Minister under section 184;
6. "crude oil" means a naturally occurring liquid consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons and other organic compounds found beneath the earth's surface;
7. "currency point" has the value assigned to it in Schedule 1;
8. "delivery point" means the point at which petroleum passes through the intake valve of the pipeline, vessel, vehicle or craft at a terminal or refinery in Uganda;

34 further items remain in the statutory text above.

1. (1) A licensee and any other person who exercises or performs functions, duties or powers under this Act in relation to petroleum activities shall comply with environmental principles and safeguards prescribed by the National Environment Management Act and other applicable laws.
2. (2) A licensee shall ensure that the management of production, transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of waste arising out of petroleum activities is carried out in accordance with environmental principles and safeguards prescribed under the National Environment Management Act and other applicable laws.
3. (3) A licensee shall contract a separate entity to manage the transportation, storage, treatment or disposal of waste arising out of petroleum activities.
4. (4) For the avoidance of doubt, the licensee shall remain responsible for the activities of the entity referred to under subsection (3).
5. (5) The National Environment Management Authority in consultation with the Authority, may grant a licence for the management, transportation, storage, treatment or disposal of waste arising out of petroleum activities to an entity contracted by a licensee under subsection (3) on terms and conditions prescribed in the licence.
6. (6) A person contracted by the licensee under subsection (3) shall not carry out those activities without a licence issued by the NEMA.
7. (7) A person who carries on the management of the production, transportation, storage, treatment or disposal of waste arising out of petroleum activities without a licence or fails to comply with the terms and conditions prescribed in the licence issued under sub section (5) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand currency points or imprisonment not exceeding ten years or both.
8. (8) NEMA shall make regulations for the management of the production, transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of waste arising out of petroleum activities.

2 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) In accordance with article 244 of the Constitution, the entire property in, and the control of, petroleum in its natural condition in, on or under any land or waters in Uganda is vested in the Government on behalf of the Republic of Uganda.
2. (2) For the avoidance of doubt, the Government of Uganda shall hold petroleum rights on behalf of and for the benefit of the people of Uganda.

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1. (1) Petroleum activities under Ugandan jurisdiction shall not be conducted without an authorisation, licence, permit or approval in accordance with this Act.
2. (2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on conviction-
3. (a) if an individual, to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand currency points or imprisonment not exceeding ten years or both; and
4. (b) if a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding one million currency points.

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1. (1) The Government may enter into an agreement relating to petroleum activities and consistent with this Act, with any person with respect to the following matters-
2. (a) the grant of a licence;
3. (b) the conditions for granting or renewing a licence;
4. (c) the conduct by a person, of petroleum activities on behalf of any person to whom a licence is granted; and
5. (d) any other matter incidental or connected to the matters in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).
6. (2) The Minister shall develop or cause to be developed a model Production Sharing Agreement or any other model agreement as may be entered into by Government under this section which shall be submitted to Cabinet for approval.
7. (3) The Minister shall lay before Parliament the model Production Sharing Agreement or any other model agreement approved by Cabinet under subsection (2).
8. (4) A model agreement approved by Cabinet shall guide negotiations of any future agreements under this section.

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1. For the purposes of this Act, the surface of the earth shall be deemed to be divided into graticular sections or blocks in the manner set out in Schedule

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1. (b) initiating, developing and implementing oil and gas policy;
2. (c) submitting draft legislation to Parliament;
3. (d) issuing petroleum regulations;
4. (e) negotiating and endorsing petroleum agreements;
5. (f) approving field development plans;
6. (g) promoting and sustaining transparency in the petroleum sector;
7. (h) approving data management systems; and
8. (i) any other function incidental or consequential to his or her functions.

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1. (1) There is established the Petroleum Authority of Uganda.
2. (2) The Authority shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and an official seal and may, for the discharge of its functions under this Act-
3. (a) acquire, hold and dispose of moveable and immovable property;
4. (b) sue and be sued in its corporate name; and
5. (c) do all acts and things as a body corporate may lawfully do.

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1. (1) The function of the Authority is to monitor and regulate exploration, development and production of petroleum in Uganda.
2. (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the Authority shall-
3. (a) monitor and regulate petroleum activities including reserve estimation and measurement of the produced oil and gas;
4. (b) review and approve any proposed exploration activity contained in the annual work programme, appraisal programme and production forecasts submitted by a licensee;
5. (c) review and approve budgets submitted by a licensee;
6. (d) assess field development plans and make recommendations to the Minister for approval, amendment or rejection of the plans;
7. (e) advise the Minister in the negotiation of petroleum agreements and in the granting and revocation of licences;
8. (f) assess tail-end production and cessation of petroleum activities and decommissioning;

15 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) The Authority shall perform its functions and exercise its powers in a manner that-
2. (a) is open and objective;
3. (b) is fair and reasonable;
4. (c) is non-discriminatory; and
5. (d) promotes fair competition.
6. (2) Notwithstanding the general effect of subsection (1), the Authority shall, in the performance of its functions-
7. (a) promote efficiency, economy and safety on the part of licensees and the efficient and safe conduct of petroleum activities;
8. (b) ensure that licensees carry out the petroleum activities which they are licensed to perform;

3 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) The official seal of the Authority shall be in a form determined by the Board.
2. (2) The official seal shall, when affixed to any document, be authenticated by the signatures of the Chairperson and the Secretary of the Board.
3. (3) In the absence of the Chairperson, the person performing the functions of the Chairperson shall sign.
4. (4) An instrument or contract which if executed or entered into by a person other than a body corporate would not require to be under seal may be executed or entered into on behalf of the Board by the Chairperson, or by any member of the Board or any other person if that member or other person has been duly authorised by resolution of the Board to execute or enter into the instrument or contract as the case may be.
5. (5) Every document purporting to be an instrument or contract executed or issued by or on behalf of the Board in accordance with this section shall be deemed to be so executed or issued until the contrary is proved.

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1. (1) The Minister may give directions in writing to the Authority with respect to the policy to be observed and implemented by the Authority.
2. (2) The Minister shall cause a copy of any directions given to the Authority under subsection (1) to be published in the Gazette.

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1. The Authority shall, subject to section 13(1), be independent in the performance of its functions, duties and the exercise of its powers

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1. The Authority shall, by notice in writing served on a licensee, give to the licensee directions consistent with applicable law and best petroleum industry practices to ensure proper and optimal production of petroleum and to encourage best conservation practices in licensed areas

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1. (1) Where a licensee fails or neglects to comply with directions within the time stipulated in a notice issued under section 15, the Authority may cause to be done all or any of the things required by the direction to be done.
2. (2) The costs and expenses incurred under subsection (1) are a debt due to the Government and may be recovered in a court of competent jurisdiction, notwithstanding that the licensee may have been convicted of an offence under this Act.

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1. (1) The Authority shall have a Board of Directors, which shall be the governing body of the Authority.
2. (2) The Board of Directors shall consist of seven members of high moral character, proven integrity and competence appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament.
3. (3) At least three members of the Board shall be women.
4. (4) The President shall designate as chairperson of the Board, one of the members who is qualified and experienced in the petroleum industry disciplines of geosciences, engineering, economics, finance or law.
5. (5) The other members of the Board shall have proven experience in any of the following-
6. (a) petroleum geosciences or engineering;
7. (b) health, safety and environment matters;
8. (c) law;

4 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (b) has been convicted of an offence under this Act or of an offence involving dishonesty or fraud by a competent court in Uganda or outside Uganda;
2. (c) has been convicted of an offence and sentenced to a term of imprisonment for six months or more by a competent court in Uganda or outside Uganda without the option of a fine; or
3. (d) is an undischarged bankrupt or has made any assignment or arrangement with his or her creditors.

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1. A member of the Board shall hold office for four years and is eligible for reappointment for only one more term

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1. (1) A member of the Board may, at any time, resign his or her office by thirty days notice in writing delivered to the President.
2. (2) The President may remove a member of the Board-
3. (a) if information relating to the conduct of a member, which could have precluded his or her appointment if it had been made available to the President, is brought to the attention of the President;
4. (b) for incompetence;
5. (c) for misbehaviour or misconduct;
6. (d) for failure to disclose, at a Board meeting, a matter in which he or she has an interest;
7. (e) for inability to perform the functions of his or her office arising from infirmity of body or mind;
8. (f) who has been convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for six months or more by a competent court in Uganda or outside Uganda;

4 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. The Chairperson and members of the Board shall be paid such remuneration as the President may, with the approval of Cabinet, specify in the instrument of appointment

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1. (1) Where a member of the Board resigns, dies, is removed from office or is for any other reason unable to act as a member of the Board, the Chairperson shall notify the President of the vacancy within one month after the occurrence of the vacancy.
2. (2) The President shall, after being notified of the vacancy under subsection (1), in accordance with section 17, appoint another person to hold office for the remainder of the term of the previous member.
3. (3) Where the member of the Board referred to in subsection (1) is the Chairperson of the Board, the secretary to the Board shall notify the President of the vacancy and the President shall appoint one of the board members to hold the office of Chairperson for the unexpired portion of the Chairperson's term of office.

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This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

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1. (1) The Board may appoint committees of the Board-
2. (a) to inquire into and advise the Board on any matter concerning the functions of the Board as it may refer to the committee; and
3. (b) to exercise such powers or perform such functions of the Board as the Board may delegate or refer to the committee.
4. (2) A committee appointed under subsection (1) shall consist of a chairperson who shall be a member of the Board and other members of the committee as the Board may determine whether members of the Board or not.
5. (3) The Board shall, in writing, specify the terms and conditions of service of the members of a committee appointed under this section.
6. (4) Members of a committee appointed under this section shall be paid such allowances as the Board may determine.
7. (5) The Board may require a committee appointed under this section to act jointly or in co-operation with any other committee.
8. (6) Subject to any direction given by the Board, a committee appointed under this section may regulate its own procedure.

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1. (1) The Board is responsible for the general direction and supervision of the Authority.
2. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Board shall-
3. (a) oversee the operations of the Authority;
4. (b) advise the Minister on petroleum related policy and strategic issues;
5. (c) review and approve business and operating plans, budgets, reports and financial statements of the Authority;
6. (d) establish and approve rules and procedures for appointment, promotion, termination, discipline, and terms and conditions of service of the staff of the Authority;
7. (e) provide guidance to the Executive Director and staff of the Authority; and
8. (f) perform any other function conferred by this Act or which may be necessary for the proper implementation of this Act.

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1. (1) The Board may, by instrument of delegation, delegate to the Chairperson, a member of the Board, an officer of the Authority or to a committee established under section 24, any of the powers, duties or functions of the Board under this Act.
2. (2) The terms and conditions regulating the exercise of the powers delegated under this section shall be contained in the instrument of delegation.
3. (3) A person aggrieved by the decision of a person to whom functions and powers have been delegated under this section may appeal to the Board.
4. (4) A person shall, in the exercise of a delegated power under this section, comply with any directions or guidelines as the Board may, from time to time, communicate in writing.

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1. (1) The Authority shall have an Executive Director who shall be appointed by the Minister on the recommendation of the Board, on terms and conditions specified in his or her instrument of appointment.
2. (2) The Executive Director shall be the accounting and chief executive officer of the Authority and a full time employee of the Authority.
3. (3) The Executive Director shall be a person of high moral character and proven integrity, and who has qualifications and experience in petroleum geosciences, petroleum engineering, petroleum management, petroleum law or petroleum taxation and finance.
4. (4) A person shall not be appointed Executive Director who-
5. (a) is a shareholder of any entity operating in, or providing services to the petroleum sector, a member of the board or an employee of a licensee;
6. (b) is an undischarged bankrupt;
7. (c) has been convicted of an offence under this Act or an offence involving fraud or dishonesty by a competent court in Uganda or elsewhere;
8. (d) has been convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment of six months or more by a competent court in Uganda or elsewhere; or

2 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) Subject to this Act and to the general supervision and control of the Board, the Executive Director shall-
2. (a) initiate and implement the policies and programmes of the Authority and report on them to the Board and ensure that the agreed objectives, targets and service standards are met;
3. (b) be responsible for the proper management of the property of the Authority;
4. (c) manage the staff of the Authority;
5. (d) develop and oversee an operating plan to guide the Authority in performing its functions;
6. (e) co-operate with lead agencies and organisations in matters related to the petroleum sector;
7. (f) develop an economic, efficient and cost effective internal management structure;
8. (g) provide advice as required on all matters which fall within the area of the Authority's responsibility; and

2 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) The Executive Director shall hold office for five years and is eligible for re-appointment for one more term.
2. (2) The Executive Director shall cease to hold office if-
3. (a) he or she resigns;
4. (b) he or she is declared or becomes bankrupt or insolvent or has made an arrangement with his or her creditors; or
5. (c) he or she has been convicted of an offence and sentenced to a term of imprisonment for six months or more by a competent court in Uganda or outside Uganda without the option of a fine.
6. (3) The Executive Director may be removed from office for-
7. (a) abuse of office;
8. (b) inability to perform the functions of his or her office arising from infirmity of body or mind;

2 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) There shall be officers and staff of the Authority as may be necessary for the effective performance of the functions of the Authority.
2. (2) The officers and staff shall be appointed by the Board on the advice of the Executive Director.
3. (3) The officers and staff of the Authority appointed under this section shall hold office on such terms and conditions as the Board may determine and specify in their instruments of appointment.

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This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

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1. (1) Subject to this Act and the Access to Information Act, 2005 a person who is a member of the Board or a member of staff of the Authority shall not disclose any information, which he or she may have obtained in the course of his or her employment.
2. (2) A person who ceases to be a member of the Board or a member of staff of the Authority shall not disclose any information, which he or she may have obtained in the course of his or her employment for a period of ten years.
3. (3) A person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred currency points or imprisonment not exceeding four years or both.

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1. (b) any revenue derived from the sale of any property, movable or immovable, by or on behalf of the Authority; and
2. (c) any revenues in form of rentals, training fees, bonuses, sale of data packages and technical information prepared for bidding rounds but shall exclude revenue accruing to Government in form of royalties, surface rentals, signature bonuses, proceeds from sale of Government share of production, and any other tax payable to Government.

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1. The Board shall, in the performance of its functions under this Act, have due regard to sound financial principles

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1. (1) The Authority shall, with the approval of the Board, open and maintain such bank accounts as are necessary for the performance of the functions of the Authority.
2. (2) The Executive Director shall ensure that all money received by or on behalf of the Authority is banked as soon as practicable after being received.
3. (3) The Executive Director shall ensure that no money is withdrawn from or paid out of any of the Authority's bank accounts without the authority of the Board.

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1. (2) The Board shall, within two months after receipt of the estimates referred to in subsection (1), cause to be submitted to the Minister for his or her approval, the estimates of income and expenditure as approved by the Board.

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1. The financial year of the Authority shall be the same as the financial year of the Government

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1. (1) The Executive Director shall cause to be kept, proper books of accounts and records of the transactions of the Authority in accordance with accepted accounting principles.
2. (2) Subject to any direction given by the Board, the Executive Director shall cause to be prepared an annual financial statement stating the basis of accounting and shall identify any significant departure from it and the reasons for the departure.
3. (3) The statement of accounts shall include-
4. (a) a balance sheet, an income and expenditure account and a source and application of Authority's statement; and
5. (b) any other information in respect of the financial affairs of the Authority as the Auditor General or an auditor appointed by the Auditor General may, in writing require.

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1. (1) The Auditor General or an auditor appointed by the Auditor General shall, in each financial year, audit the accounts of the Authority in accordance with the National Audit Act, 2008.
2. (2) The Board shall ensure that three months after the end of each financial year, a statement of accounts is submitted to the Auditor General or to an auditor appointed by the Auditor General for auditing.

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1. (1) The Board shall submit to the Minister, as soon as practicable but not later than four months after the end of each financial year, a report detailing the activities and operations of the Authority during the year to which the report relates including audited accounts.
2. (2) The report referred to in subsection (1) shall contain-
3. (a) the petroleum reserve estimates of Uganda;
4. (b) the amount of petroleum produced and forecast; and
5. (c) such other information as the Board may consider necessary.
6. (3) The Minister shall, within two months after the receipt of the annual report, submit the report to Parliament with any statement which he or she considers necessary.

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1. (1) There shall be incorporated, under the Companies Act, 2012 a National Oil Company which shall be wholly owned by the State to manage Uganda's commercial aspects of petroleum activities and the participating interests of the State in the petroleum agreements.
2. (2) The National Oil Company shall be subject to and managed in accordance with the Companies Act, 2012 and this Act.
3. (3) Where there is a conflict between this Act and the Companies Act, 2012 this Act shall prevail.

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1. (b) to manage state participation in petroleum activities;
2. (c) to manage the marketing of the country's share of petroleum received in kind;
3. (d) to manage the business aspects of state participation;
4. (e) to develop in depth expertise in the oil and gas industry;
5. (f) to optimise value to its shareholders;
6. (g) to participate in accordance with the terms of the petroleum agreement, in joint ventures in which it holds an interest on behalf of the State;
7. (h) to participate in meetings of the operating committees in furtherance of its participation in the respective joint operating agreements; and
8. (i) to investigate and propose new upstream, midstream and downstream ventures initially locally but later internationally.

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1. (1) The Board of Directors of the National Oil Company shall be appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament.
2. (2) The Board of Directors of the National Oil Company shall submit the following matters to the annual general meeting-
3. (a) plans for the coming year, as well as outlook for the intermediate term and significant changes in any of these;
4. (b) plans regarding projects of major significance to the State's participation in petroleum activities according to this Act;
5. (c) main features of the budget for the coming year;
6. (d) principles relating to engagement of managers; and
7. (e) annual report and annual accounts in respect of the participating interests of the State.
8. (3) The Board of Directors of the National Oil Company shall in addition submit to the annual general meeting of the company all matters that must be assumed to comprise principal or political aspects of significance or that may entail significant socio-economic or social effects.

1 further item remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) The Board of Directors shall submit to the annual general meeting, audited accounts of revenues and expenditure in respect of the State's participating interests.
2. (2) The Board of Directors shall also submit to the annual general meeting an annual report containing an overview of the participating interests managed by the company, including a resource account.

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1. The Minister may issue instructions in respect of the National Oil Company's execution of its management task under this Act

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1. (1) The Minister may open up areas for petroleum activities.
2. (2) The Minister shall, before opening up areas that have not been previously licensed with a view to allowing petroleum activities, ensure that an evaluation of preliminary geological, geophysical and geochemical data is conducted.
3. (3) In an evaluation under subsection (2), an assessment shall be made of the impact of the petroleum activities on trade, industry and the environment, and of possible risks of pollution, as well as the economic and social effects that may result from the petroleum activities.
4. (4) The Minister shall submit to Parliament a report detailing the areas to be opened up for petroleum activities and the evaluation and impact assessment conducted under subsections (2) and (3).
5. (5) The Minister shall make a public announcement of areas to be opened up for petroleum activities and shall, in the announcement, make the impact assessments conducted under subsection (3) available to the public, affected local authorities, government agencies and associations or organisations which are likely to have a particular interest in the matter.
6. (6) Interested parties may, within a period of not more than ninety days after the public announcement made under subsection (5), present to the Minister, in writing, their views on the intended petroleum activities.
7. (7) The views and comments received under subsection (6) shall be taken into consideration before the Minister declares an area open for petroleum activities.
8. (8) Where the views and comments under subsection (6) are positive, the Minister may declare an area open for petroleum activities.

2 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) A person intending to carry out reconnaissance surveys shall apply to the Minister for a reconnaissance permit.
2. (2) An application for a reconnaissance permit shall be in the manner prescribed by regulations and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee.
3. (3) A reconnaissance permit shall be for a geographically delineated area.
4. (4) Reconnaissance permits are non-exclusive and may be issued to different persons in respect of different reconnaissance activities in the same area or areas.
5. (5) A reconnaissance permit shall state-
6. (a) the date of issue of the permit;
7. (b) the area to which the permit relates;
8. (c) the type of data for which the permit is issued;

3 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) The Minister may, on application duly made for a reconnaissance permit under section 48, issue the permit within ninety days after receipt of the application in such a manner and on such conditions as the Minister may determine.
2. (2) The Minister shall announce all reconnaissance activities in the local languages, on local media, of the area where the permit applies and shall designate a local contact office from which or a person from whom the public can access information or register their concerns.

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1. (1) A reconnaissance permit may apply to a particular type of survey and may permit shallow drilling for data calibration purposes.
2. (2) Where reconnaissance permits are issued to two or more persons in the same area, the activities of one permit holder shall not be detrimental to the activities of another permit holder.
3. (3) Where reconnaissance activities are to be carried out in an area that is a gazetted habitat for wildlife, they shall be conducted in a manner that takes into account the breeding and migratory patterns of the wildlife in the area.

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1. Subject to this Act, a reconnaissance permit, unless otherwise determined by surrender or cancellation under sections 89 and 90, shall remain in force for eighteen months from the date of issue

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1. (1) The Minister shall with the approval of Cabinet announce areas open for bidding for a petroleum exploration licence under this Act.
2. (2) The Minister shall, within fifteen days of approval by Cabinet under subsection (1), report to Parliament all areas open for bidding for a petroleum exploration licence.
3. (3) The announcement referred to in subsection (1) shall be published in the Gazette and in newspapers of national and international circulation and in other electronic and print media.
4. (4) The announcement shall-
5. (a) state the area open for petroleum exploration;
6. (b) stipulate a period of not less than three months for making applications; and
7. (c) contain such information as the Minister may consider necessary.
8. (5) The Minister may, in the announcement, stipulate, as a condition for granting a petroleum exploration licence, that the licensee shall enter into agreements with other licensees on terms specified by the Minister.

1 further item remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) Notwithstanding section 52, the Minister may, in exceptional circumstances, in consultation with the Authority, receive direct applications for a petroleum exploration licence.
2. (2) For purposes of subsection (1), the exceptional circumstances are-
3. (a) where invitations for bids have been sent out three times and no application has been received;
4. (b) where the application is in respect of a reservoir within a licensed block which extends into an unlicensed block; or
5. (c) enhancement of the participating interest of the State in the promotion of national interest.

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1. (1) The Minister shall, within fourteen days after receiving a direct application under section 53, cause a notice of the application to be published in the Gazette and in at least one national newspaper of wide circulation in Uganda.
2. (2) A notice published under subsection (1) shall-
3. (a) indicate the receipt of the application for a petroleum exploration licence;
4. (b) contain a description of the nature and location of the proposed undertaking;
5. (c) inform members of the public that the application may, within the limits of commercial confidentiality, be inspected at the offices of the Minister; and
6. (d) invite directly affected parties and local authorities in areas affected by the project who object to the granting of the licence, whether on personal, environmental or other grounds, to lodge with the Minister an objection within a specified time, being not less than thirty days from the date of notice.

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1. (1) A party affected by a proposed exploration activity may lodge with the Minister an objection to the grant of a petroleum exploration licence, setting out the grounds of the objection.
2. (2) The Minister shall consider the objection raised under subsection (1) and make a decision within fourteen days.
3. (3) Where the Minister upholds the objection, the petroleum exploration licence shall not be granted.
4. (4) Where the Minister dismisses the objection, the Minister may grant the petroleum exploration licence.
5. (5) A person aggrieved by the decision of the Minister under subsection (2), may appeal against the decision to the High Court within thirty days.

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1. (1) A person intending to carry out petroleum exploration activities shall apply to the Minister for a petroleum exploration licence in response to announcement under section 52 or as a direct application under section 53.
2. (2) An application for a petroleum exploration licence shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee.
3. (3) An application for a petroleum exploration licence shall-
4. (a) give in respect of the applicant or, if there is more than one applicant, of each applicant, making the application-
5. (i) in the case of an individual, his or her full name and nationality;
6. (ii) in the case of a body corporate, its name and place of incorporation, the names and nationality of the directors or equivalent officers and, if the body corporate has share capital, the name of any person who is the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the issued share capital;
7. (b) identify the block or blocks in respect of which it is made;
8. (c) subject to subsection (4), be in respect of not more than ten blocks;

14 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. The Minister shall in consultation with the Authority, process all applications for exploration licence expeditiously and in any case not later than one hundred and eighty days after receipt of the application

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1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Minister may in consultation with the Authority and with the approval of Cabinet, on an application duly made, grant, on such conditions as he or she may determine, a petroleum exploration licence in respect of any block or blocks.
2. (2) A petroleum exploration licence shall not be granted in respect of a block which is, comprised in a licence already granted.

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1. (1) A petroleum exploration licence shall state-
2. (a) the date of grant of the licence;
3. (b) the exploration area to which the licence relates; and
4. (c) the conditions on which the licence is granted.
5. (2) There may be included in a petroleum exploration licence, a provision with respect to the exercise by the Government, or a person identified in the licence, of an option to acquire on stipulated terms, or on terms to be agreed, an interest in any venture for the production of petroleum which may be carried on in any block or blocks to which the licence relates.

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1. A petroleum exploration licence, while it remains in force, shall confer on the licensee, subject to the provisions of this Act and to the conditions specified in the licence or to which the licence is otherwise subject, the exclusive right to explore for petroleum, and to carry on such petroleum activities and execute such works as may be necessary for that purpose, in the exploration area

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1. (b) for a subsequent period not exceeding two years where the licence is renewed under section 64 except that the licence shall not be renewed more than twice;
2. (c) for any period to the term of the licence under section 188(3).

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1. (1) The holder of a petroleum exploration licence may apply for renewal of the licence.
2. (2) An application for the renewal of a petroleum exploration licence shall be made not later than ninety days before the day on which the licence is due to expire; but the Minister may, where he or she deems fit, accept an application for the renewal of a petroleum exploration licence made later than ninety days before, but not in any case after, the date of expiry of the licence.
3. (3) An application for the renewal of a petroleum exploration licence shall be accompanied by-
4. (a) particulars of the work carried out in and the amount expended in respect of the exploration area during the term of the licence up to and including a date that is not earlier than fourteen days prior to the date of the application, or where the application is for a second renewal of the licence, during the period of the first renewal of the licence up to and including a date that is not earlier than fourteen days prior to the date of the application;
5. (b) the applicant's proposals for minimum work programmes and expenditure in respect of the licence area specified in the application and, in particular, details of the programme to be carried out in the first year of the renewal period being applied for; and
6. (c) any other information that the applicant wants the Minister to consider.

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1. (1) Subject to this Act, the number of blocks in respect of which an application for renewal of a petroleum exploration licence may be made shall not exceed the number which is the sum of-
2. (a) the number of blocks, if any, that at the date when the licence would expire if not renewed, constitute a discovery area; and
3. (b) not more than one-half of the number of blocks in respect of which the licence was first granted or, as the case may be, last renewed.
4. (2) Subject to this Act, the blocks specified in an application for the renewal of a petroleum exploration licence shall-
5. (a) constitute not more than three discrete areas; and
6. (b) be selected so that each block in each area has a border in common with at least one other block in that area.
7. (3) For purposes of subsection (1), a block which is stratigraphically delineated shall be considered as a block before it was stratigraphically delineated.
8. (4) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring the relinquishment of any block in which a discovery area or any other part of the discovery area is located.

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1. (1) Subject to subsection (2), on application duly made for the renewal of a petroleum exploration licence, the Minister may, in consultation with the Authority grant a renewal of the licence.
2. (2) The Minister shall, in consultation with the Authority, not renew a petroleum exploration licence where the licensee has violated the provisions of this Act or a condition of the licence.
3. (3) The area in respect of which an application for renewal of a petroleum exploration licence may be made shall be one half of the number of blocks in respect of which the licence was first granted or, as the case may be, last renewed.
4. (4) The Minister shall not grant a renewal of a petroleum exploration licence if the licensee is in default unless the Minister considers that special circumstances exist which justify the granting of the renewal, notwithstanding the default.
5. (5) The Minister may, by statutory instrument approved by Parliament, prescribe the special circumstances referred to in subsection (4).
6. (6) The Minister shall not refuse to grant a renewal of a petroleum exploration licence on the ground that the application for renewal does not meet the requirements of section 62(3) unless-
7. (a) he or she has notified the licensee of his or her intention to do so, specifying the respects in which the application fails to meet those requirements; and
8. (b) he or she has given the licensee an opportunity, within such reasonable time as the Minister may specify, to amend the application or to submit a fresh application.

2 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (b) explore the licensed area, using geological, geophysical and any other acceptable methods of exploration for the purpose of identifying prospects;
2. (c) in accordance with the work programme, commence seismic surveying which shall continue until the licence area has been fully surveyed;
3. (d) drill a minimum number of wells; and
4. (e) carry out any other exploration activity stipulated in the minimum work programme.

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1. (1) Where a discovery of petroleum is made by the licensee in an exploration area, the licensee shall-
2. (a) immediately inform the Authority of the discovery;
3. (b) within a period of thirty days after the date of the discovery, submit to the Authority particulars in writing of the discovery;
4. (c) promptly run tests in respect of the discovery and undertake a technical evaluation of the discovery; and
5. (d) submit the technical evaluation report to the Authority as soon as it is complete.
6. (2) The licensee shall, within two years take all steps that are reasonable, in the circumstances relating to the discovery, draw up and carry out an appraisal programme for the purpose of delineating the reservoir to which that discovery relates in terms of thickness and lateral extent and estimating the quantity of recoverable petroleum in the reservoir.
7. (3) The Minister may extend the appraisal period referred to in subsection (2) for a period not exceeding two years.
8. (4) The licensee shall submit the programme for the appraisal in subsection (2) to the Authority for approval.

5 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) Where, following the discovery of petroleum in a petroleum exploration area, the holder of the petroleum exploration licence-
2. (a) has informed the Minister, by notice in writing, for the purpose of section 66(2), that the discovery is of no commercial interest and no potential commercial interest; or
3. (b) does not within the period specified in section 66(2) apply, in respect of that discovery, for a petroleum production licence, the Minister may, subject to any applicable terms and conditions set out in a petroleum agreement, by notice in writing to the licensee, direct that the discovery area in which that discovery is located shall cease to form part of the petroleum exploration area.
4. (2) A direction by the Minister under subsection (1) shall be given-
5. (a) in the case referred to in subsection (1)(a), not later than six months after the date on which the licensee gives the notice in writing to the Minister;
6. (b) in the case referred to in subsection (1)(b), not later than six months after the date on which the period referred to expires.

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1. Any petroleum extracted during the exploration period for purposes of testing the reservoir before the issuance of a production licence shall be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of this Act

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1. (1) The holder of a petroleum exploration licence who has made a discovery of petroleum in his or her exploration area shall have exclusive right to apply for the grant of a petroleum production licence over any block or blocks in that area which, following appraisal, have been shown to contain a petroleum reservoir or part of a petroleum reservoir.
2. (2) The exclusive right referred to in subsection (1) applies only to reservoirs included in the application and any other prospect or discovery within the area which the application covers may be required to be stratigraphically delineated or relinquished.
3. (3) An application under subsection (1) shall be made within two years after the date on which the technical evaluation of the test results was submitted to the Minister or within such longer period as the Minister may allow or as may be stipulated in the petroleum agreement.
4. (4) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a person may apply for a production licence under this section in respect of an exploration area which he or she satisfies the Minister contains a petroleum reservoir or part of a petroleum reservoir notwithstanding that he or she does not hold a petroleum exploration licence in respect of the exploration area.
5. (5) An application under subsection (4) shall be made after the Minister has made an announcement in accordance with section 70.
6. (6) An application for a petroleum production licence shall be made to the Minister in the manner prescribed by regulations and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

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1. (1) Where the holder of a petroleum exploration licence does not apply for a production licence under section 69(1), the Minister may announce that the areas are open for bidding for a petroleum production licence and the areas may be stratigraphically divided.
2. (2) The announcement referred to in subsection (1) shall be published in the Gazette and in newspapers of national and international circulation and in other electronic print media; and shall-
3. (a) stipulate a period of not less than three months for making applications; and
4. (b) contain such information as the Minister may consider necessary.
5. (3) The Minister may, in the announcement, stipulate, as a condition for granting a petroleum production licence, that the licensee shall enter into agreements with other licensees on terms specified under this Act or in the licence.

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1. (1) An application for the grant of a petroleum production licence under section 69(1) shall be accompanied by-
2. (a) a report on the petroleum reservoir;
3. (b) a field development plan;
4. (c) any relevant information that the Minister may reasonably require, including information relating to alternative proposals for development and production not included in the development plan; and
5. (d) any other information that the applicant may deem necessary.
6. (2) The report on the petroleum reservoir referred to in subsection (1) (a) shall contain particulars of-
7. (a) the chemical composition, physical properties and quality of the petroleum;
8. (b) the thickness and extent of the production strata;

35 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) The Minister shall process all applications or bids for a petroleum production licence expeditiously and in any case not later than one hundred and eighty days after the Minister receives the application.
2. (2) For avoidance of doubt, the applicant for a petroleum production licence shall not enter into any substantial contractual obligations or commence construction work until a field development plan has been approved.

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1. (1) A petroleum production licence applied for under section 69 (1) shall be granted on the basis of-
2. (a) the technical competence and capacity, experience and financial strength of the applicant;
3. (b) the applicant's demonstrated understanding of the petroleum reservoir of the field;
4. (c) presentation of a detailed field development plan and petroleum reservoir report; and
5. (d) other conditions as determined by the Minister.
6. (2) A petroleum production licence applied for under section 69 (3) shall be granted on the basis of-
7. (a) the technical competence and capacity, experience and financial strength of the applicant;
8. (b) a condition that the applicant will submit an acceptable field development plan and petroleum reservoir report to the Minister within a specified period after approval by the Authority; and

1 further item remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) A petroleum production licence shall not be granted to an applicant unless-
2. (a) the development plan of the applicant demonstrates that the applicant shall ensure the most efficient, beneficial and use of the petroleum resources concerned timely;
3. (b) the development plan of the applicant takes proper account of best petroleum industry practices and safety factors;
4. (c) the applicant has adequate financial resources and technical and industrial competence and experience to carry on effective production operations;
5. (d) the applicant is able and willing to comply with the conditions on which a licence is granted;
6. (e) the applicant's proposals for the employment and training of citizens of Uganda are satisfactory;
7. (f) the applicant's proposals with respect to the procurement of goods and services available in Uganda are satisfactory; and
8. (g) any relevant option given under section 75(2) has been properly exercised and given effect to or arrangements satisfactory to the Minister have been made for that purpose.

3 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) Subject to section 74, the Minister may in consultation with the Authority and upon the approval of Cabinet, on application duly made for a petroleum production licence, grant to the applicant a petroleum production licence, in such manner and on such conditions as the Minister may determine.
2. (2) A petroleum production licence may be granted jointly to the applicant and the National Oil Company in accordance with this Act.
3. (3) A petroleum production licence may be granted jointly to two or more persons as determined by the Minister.
4. (4) The Minister may limit the grant of a petroleum production licence to individual reservoirs or stages of development in the reservoir.

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1. (1) A petroleum production licence shall-
2. (a) state the date of the grant of the licence;
3. (b) identify the geographical areas to which the licence relates;
4. (c) state the conditions on which the licence is granted;
5. (d) contain such other matters as the Minister may determine for the purposes of subsections (2) or (3);
6. (e) state the operator; and
7. (f) require the licensee to carry out an environmental impact assessment.
8. (2) There may be included in a petroleum production licence, a provision with respect to the duty, and the extent of the duty, of the licensee to supply petroleum or petroleum products to meet the requirements of the local market.

1 further item remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) A petroleum production licence shall continue in force-
2. (a) for the period for which the application has been made but not exceeding twenty years after the date of the grant of the licence;
3. (b) for any period for which the licence is renewed under section 80(6); and
4. (c) for any period added under section 188(3) to the term of the licence.
5. (2) Where the holder of a petroleum production licence has applied for renewal of the licence, the licence shall not, by reason of anything contained in subsection (1), cease to be in force in respect of any block subject to the licence to which the application relates-
6. (a) until the application is finally dealt with by the grant or refusal to grant the renewal; or
7. (b) until the application has lapsed.

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1. (b) to sell or otherwise dispose of the licensee's share of petroleum recovered in accordance with the field development plan; and
2. (c) to carry on operations and execute works in the development area necessary for or in connection with any matter referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b).

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1. (1) A petroleum production licensee shall carry out activities in accordance with the licence, this Act, regulations and directions issued under this Act.
2. (2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), a licensee shall in relation to the licence area meet the requirements with respect to work programmes and expenditure set out in the licence and in a petroleum agreement.
3. (3) A licensee shall-
4. (a) not later than one month before the anniversary in any year of the grant of a petroleum production licence; or
5. (b) one month before such other date as may be agreed between the Minister and the licensee, submit to the Minister, in detail, an adequate programme with respect to work and expenditure to be carried out or made in the year of the term of the licence immediately following that anniversary or agreed date.
6. (4) A licensee may, with the approval of the Minister and in consultation with the Authority, amend the details of the programme with respect to work and expenditure submitted under subsection (3), but the amendment shall not have effect so as to reduce the minimum requirements relating to work and expenditure set out in the licence or petroleum agreement.

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1. (1) The holder of a petroleum production licence may apply for the renewal of the licence.
2. (2) An application for the renewal of a petroleum production licence shall be made not later than twelve months before the day on which the licence is due to expire; but the Minister may where he or she deems fit, accept an application for the renewal of a petroleum production licence made later than twelve months before, but not in any case, after the date of expiry of the licence.
3. (3) An application for the renewal of a petroleum production licence shall be accompanied by-
4. (a) particulars of the work carried out, the petroleum recovered and the amounts expended and received in respect of the production area up to and including a date not earlier than three months immediately preceding the date of the application;
5. (b) adequate proposals for work programme and minimum expenditure in respect of the production area during the renewal period being applied for; and
6. (c) any other information that the applicant wishes the Minister to consider.
7. (4) Subject to subsection (5), on application duly made for the renewal of a petroleum production licence, the Minister in consultation with the Authority, may grant the renewal of the licence and where the licensee has relinquished part of the licence area, the licence shall stipulate what part of the licence area the licence applies to.
8. (5) The Minister shall not renew a petroleum production licence where the licensee has contravened any provision of this Act or a condition of the licence.

2 further items remain in the statutory text above.

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1. (1) The Minister may in consultation with the Authority, on application duly made for a licence to install, operate or use a facility to carry out a petroleum activity, grant to the applicant a facility licence in such a manner and on such conditions as the Minister may determine.
2. (2) A facility licence may only be granted for the construction, placement, operation or use of a facility not already subject to a petroleum production licence.
3. (3) The facility licence may be granted for a duration stipulated by the Minister and may, subject to application from the licensee, be renewed by the Minister.
4. (4) The applicant shall obtain permission or licence required by any applicable law in respect of a facility licensed.
5. (5) The details of the procedure for application, grant, and renewal of a facility licence shall be prescribed by regulations.

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.