Provisions supplementary to clauses 9 and 9A
- Submit royalty statements and make on-account payments Licence Holder
UK Statutory Instrument
1999
United Kingdom
Petroleum (Current Model Clauses) Order 1999
At a glance
Enforced by
What's here
333 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Licence Holder 317
- Any Person 7
- Trader 1
Plus 8 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Other Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Licence Holders also bound by 221 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Seaward and Landward Areas) Regulations 2004 2004 123 duties
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 76 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 68 duties
- The Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations 1991 1991 65 duties
- The Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations 2014 2014 51 duties
Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties
Traders also bound by 826 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 413 duties
- Companies Act 2006 2006 243 duties
- The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 2008 114 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 62 duties
- Building Societies Act 1986 1986 56 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Schedules
Deliveries of petroleum in place of royalties
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Deliver petroleum to the Minister if ordered in lieu of royalties Crown / Minister / Government department
Cost of delivery and treatment of petroleum
- Submit cost statement for petroleum delivery and treatment Licence Holder
Measurement of petroleum obtained from the licensed area
- Measure all petroleum from licensed area using approved methods Licence Holder
Keeping of accounts
- Keep full accounts of petroleum won and saved and submit half-yearly abstracts Licence Holder
Working obligations
- Carry out prospecting and development as set out in your licence schedule Licence Holder
Development and production programmes
- Submit development and production programmes for Minister's approval before extracting petroleum or constructing works Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clause 15
- Comply with conditions on development consent and limitation notices Licence Holder
Commencement and abandonment and plugging of wells
- Get written consent before drilling, abandoning or plugging any well Licence Holder
Distance of wells from boundaries of licensed area
- Do not drill wells within 125 metres of your licence boundary without Minister's consent Any Person
Control of development wells
- Obtain consent before suspending, resuming, or completing development wells Licence Holder
Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipe-lines or other receptacles
- Use good oilfield practice for storing petroleum in tanks and pipes Licence Holder
Avoidance of harmful methods of working
- Maintain equipment and prevent petroleum escape and damage Licence Holder
Appointment of operators
- Ensure only Minister-approved persons organise or supervise petroleum operations Licence Holder
Fishing and navigation
- Do not unjustifiably interfere with navigation, fishing or marine conservation Licence Holder
Unit development
- Cooperate with other licensees to prepare a joint oil field development scheme Licence Holder
Directions as to oil fields across boundaries
- Comply with Minister's directions on cross-boundary oil fields Licence Holder
Disposal of petroleum
- Deliver petroleum to shore in the UK unless Minister agrees otherwise Licence Holder
Licensee to keep records
- Keep accurate records of all well operations and geological data Licence Holder
Returns
- Submit quarterly and annual returns on petroleum licence operations Licence Holder
Licensee to keep samples
- Keep, label and preserve well samples for six months Licence Holder
Reports to be treated as confidential
- Supply all required petroleum licence data at your own expense Licence Holder
Inspection of records etc.
- Allow Crown-appointed inspectors to inspect and copy your licence records Licence Holder
Indemnity against third party claims
- Indemnify the Minister against third-party claims arising from your licence Licence Holder
Advertisements, prospectuses etc.
- Do not claim government endorsement of petroleum prospects in your licensed area Licence Holder
Restrictions on assignment etc.
- Do not assign licence rights or agree future petroleum sales without Minister's consent Licence Holder
Change in control of Licensee
- Get OGA consent before any change in company control Trader
Arbitration
- Refer disputes with the Minister to arbitration and keep complying with development schemes Licence Holder
Area surrendered
- Ensure surrendered or retained petroleum licence areas meet size and boundary rules Licence Holder
Provision of contact details to Minister
- Provide contact details to the Minister and notify changes Licence Holder
Payment of consideration for licence
- Pay royalty, deliver petroleum, and make Schedule 2 payments for licence Licence Holder
Royalty payments
- Pay 12.5% petroleum royalty to the Minister each half-year Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clauses 9 and 9A
- Submit royalty statements and make payments on account within two months after each chargeable period Licence Holder
Deliveries of petroleum in place of royalties
- Deliver petroleum to the Minister when required by notice Licence Holder
Cost of delivery and treatment of petroleum
- Submit cost statements for petroleum delivered to the Minister Licence Holder
Measurement of petroleum obtained from the licensed area
- Measure all petroleum from the licensed area using approved methods Licence Holder
Keeping of accounts
- Keep accurate accounts of petroleum won and supplied Licence Holder
Working obligations
- Carry out prospecting, development and exploration programmes with due diligence and notify Minister before land seismic surveys Licence Holder
Development and production programmes
- Submit development and production programme for Minister's approval Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clause 15
- Comply with conditions and modifications to your development programme Licence Holder
Commencement and abandonment and plugging of wells
- Obtain Minister's consent for drilling, abandonment, and plugging of wells Licence Holder
Distance of wells from boundaries of licensed area
- Do not drill wells within 125 metres of licence boundary without Minister's consent Any Person
Control of development wells
- Get Minister's consent before suspending, resuming or completing wells Licence Holder
Provision of storage tanks, pipe-lines, or other receptacles
- Store petroleum using good oilfield practice in proper receptacles Licence Holder
Avoidance of harmful methods of working
- Operate petroleum installations safely and prevent environmental damage Licence Holder
Appointment of operators
- Get written approval for any operator of petroleum operations Licence Holder
Fishing and navigation
- Do not unjustifiably interfere with navigation or fishing Licence Holder
Unit development
- Cooperate with other licensees to prepare a unit development scheme for shared oil fields Licence Holder
Licensee to keep records
- Keep detailed records of wells and geology, and send copies to the Minister Licence Holder
Returns
- Submit quarterly and annual returns on petroleum operations to the Minister Licence Holder
Licensee to keep samples
- Keep and preserve well samples for six months Licence Holder
Reports to be treated as confidential
- Supply required petroleum licence records and data at your own expense Licence Holder
Inspection of records,etc.
- Allow Crown inspectors to inspect and copy your petroleum licence records Licence Holder
Indemnity against third party claims
- Indemnify the Minister against third-party claims Licence Holder
Advertisements, prospectuses, etc.
- Do not imply government endorsement of oil and gas prospects Licence Holder
Restrictions on assignment, etc.
- Do not transfer licence rights or sell future petroleum without Minister's consent Licence Holder
Change in control of Licensee
- Obtain OGA consent before any change in control of your company Licence Holder
Arbitration
- Continue following your development scheme during arbitration Licence Holder
Provision of contact details to Minister
- Provide contact details for official notices to the Minister Licence Holder
Payment of consideration for licence
- Pay consideration for your petroleum licence Licence Holder
Royalty payments
- Pay petroleum royalties to the Minister on a tiered basis Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clauses 9 and 9A
- Deliver petroleum production statements and pay royalties on time Licence Holder
Deliveries of petroleum in place of royalties
- Deliver petroleum to the Minister in place of royalties when served a notice Licence Holder
Measurement of petroleum obtained from the licensed area
- Measure petroleum using approved good oilfield practice methods Licence Holder
Keeping of accounts
- Keep detailed accounts of petroleum won and saved and submit half‑yearly abstracts to the Minister Licence Holder
Working obligations
- Carry out working obligations including prospecting and seismic surveys Licence Holder
Development and production programmes
- Obtain consent or approved programme before developing or producing petroleum Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clause 15
- Comply with conditions on approvals and consents for development programmes Licence Holder
Commencement and abandonment and plugging of wells
- Obtain consent and follow approved procedures for drilling, abandoning and plugging wells Licence Holder
Distance of wells from boundaries of licensed area
- Obtain Minister's consent to drill wells near licence boundaries Licence Holder
Control of development wells
- Obtain Minister's consent for development well drilling, suspension and completion Licence Holder
Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipe-lines or other receptacles
- Use good oilfield practice for storing and confining petroleum Licence Holder
Avoidance of harmful methods of working
- Operate the licensed area using good oilfield practice to prevent waste and damage Licence Holder
Appointment of operators
- Ensure operators are approved by the Minister Licence Holder
Fishing and navigation
- Do not unjustifiably interfere with navigation or fishing Licence Holder
Training
- Follow Minister's written instructions on staff training Licence Holder
Unit development
- Cooperate with other licensees on shared oil field development scheme Licence Holder
Licensee to keep records
- Keep accurate records of well operations and geological information Licence Holder
Returns
- Submit quarterly and annual petroleum operation returns Licence Holder
Licensee to keep samples
- Keep, label and preserve well samples for five years Licence Holder
Reports to be treated as confidential
- Supply all required records and data at your own expense Licence Holder
Inspection of records etc.
- Allow OPRED inspectors to inspect your petroleum licence records Licence Holder
Indemnity against third party claims
- Indemnify the Minister against third-party claims arising from your licence Licence Holder
Advertisements, prospectuses etc.
- Do not claim government endorsement of petroleum prospects Licence Holder
Restrictions on assignment etc.
- Do not transfer licence rights or petroleum without Minister's written consent Licence Holder
Change in control of Licensee
- Get OGA consent before any change in control of your petroleum licence company Licence Holder
Arbitration
- Refer licence disputes to arbitration and keep following development schemes during arbitration Licence Holder
Provision of contact details to Minister
- Supply contact details to the Minister for official notices Licence Holder
Payment of consideration for licence
- Make royalty payments and deliver petroleum as consideration for your licence Licence Holder
Royalty payments
- Pay petroleum royalties to the Minister Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clauses 9 and 9A
- File petroleum production statements and pay royalties on account Licence Holder
Deliveries of petroleum in place of royalties
- Deliver petroleum to the Minister in place of royalties when served a notice Licence Holder
Measurement of petroleum obtained from the licensed area
- Measure and weigh petroleum using approved methods Licence Holder
Keeping of accounts
- Keep accounts of petroleum won and saved and submit abstracts to the Minister Licence Holder
Working obligations
- Carry out work programmes for exploration as set out in Schedule 4 Licence Holder
Development and production programmes
- Obtain approval for development and production programmes before starting work Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clause 15
- Comply with conditions of consents and approvals under Clause 15 Licence Holder
Commencement and abandonment and plugging of wells
- Obtain Minister's consent before drilling, abandoning, or plugging a well Licence Holder
Distance of wells from boundaries of licensed area
- Do not drill wells within 125m of your licence boundary without Minister consent Any Person
Control of development wells
- Obtain Ministerial consent and follow approved programmes for development wells Licence Holder
Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipe-lines or other receptacles
- Use good oilfield practice to confine petroleum in storage tanks and pipes Licence Holder
Avoidance of harmful methods of working
- Maintain good oilfield practice and prevent petroleum escapes Licence Holder
Appointment of operators
- Use only Minister-approved operators for petroleum operations Licence Holder
Fishing and navigation
- Do not unjustifiably interfere with navigation, fishing or marine conservation Licence Holder
Training
- Comply with Minister's training instructions for petroleum license activities Licence Holder
Unit development
- Co-operate with other licensees to prepare a unit development scheme Licence Holder
Directions as to oil fields across boundaries
- Comply with Minister's directions on cross-boundary oil fields Licence Holder
Disposal of petroleum
- Deliver petroleum on shore in the UK unless Minister consents otherwise Licence Holder
Licensee to keep records
- Keep accurate records of wells and geological information Licence Holder
Returns
- Submit quarterly and annual operational returns to the Minister Licence Holder
Licensee to keep samples
- Keep and preserve well samples for five years Licence Holder
Inspection of records etc.
- Allow inspection of your petroleum licence records by Crown appointees Licence Holder
Indemnity against third party claims
- Indemnify the Minister against third-party claims arising from your licence Licence Holder
Advertisements, prospectuses etc.
- Do not claim government endorsement of petroleum prospects in advertisements Licence Holder
Restrictions on assignment, etc.
- Obtain Minister's consent before assigning licence rights or petroleum agreements Licence Holder
Change in control of Licensee
- Get OGA consent before any change in control of your licence company Licence Holder
Arbitration
- Continue complying with development scheme during arbitration Licence Holder
Provision of contact details to Minister
- Provide contact details to the Minister Licence Holder
Royalty payments
- Pay petroleum royalties to the Minister every half-year Licence Holder
Deliveries of petroleum in place of royalties
- Deliver petroleum to the Minister when served a notice in lieu of royalties Licence Holder
Measurement of petroleum obtained from the licensed area
- Measure petroleum using approved methods and maintain measuring equipment Licence Holder
Keeping of accounts
- Keep accurate accounts of petroleum production and supply Licence Holder
Working obligations
- Carry out approved work and exploration programmes Licence Holder
Development and production programmes
- Obtain approval for development and production programmes before starting works Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clause 14
- Comply with all conditions of consents and approvals Licence Holder
Commencement and abandonment and plugging of wells
- Obtain Minister's written consent for well drilling and abandonment and plug wells to approved specification Licence Holder
Distance of wells from boundaries of licensed area
- Keep wells at least 125 metres from licence boundaries unless Minister consents Any Person
Control of development wells
- Obtain Minister's consent before suspending, resuming or completing development wells Licence Holder
Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipe-lines or other receptacles
- Use good oilfield practice to store and contain petroleum safely Licence Holder
Avoidance of harmful methods of working
- Avoid harmful methods of working and maintain equipment properly Licence Holder
Appointment of operators
- Ensure only Minister-approved operators manage petroleum operations Licence Holder
Fishing and navigation
- Do not unjustifiably interfere with navigation, fishing or marine conservation Licence Holder
Training
- Follow Minister's written training instructions for petroleum activities Licence Holder
Unit development
- Co-operate with other licensees to prepare a unit development scheme for shared oil fields Licence Holder
Directions as to oil fields across boundaries
- Follow Minister's directions for cross-boundary oil fields Licence Holder
Disposal of petroleum
- Deliver petroleum on shore in the UK unless Minister consents otherwise Licence Holder
Licensee to keep records
- Keep accurate drilling and geological records for all wells Licence Holder
Returns
- Submit quarterly and annual returns on petroleum operations Licence Holder
Licensee to keep samples
- Keep, label and preserve well samples for five years Licence Holder
Inspection of records etc.
- Allow Crown inspectors to inspect and copy your records Licence Holder
Indemnity against third party claims
- Indemnify the Minister against all third-party claims Licence Holder
Advertisements, prospectuses etc.
- Do not imply government endorsement of your petroleum licence area Licence Holder
Restrictions on assignment, etc.
- Do not assign licence rights or agree petroleum sales without Minister's written consent Licence Holder
Change in control of Licensee
- Obtain OGA consent before any change in control of your company Licence Holder
Arbitration
- Continue following development scheme during arbitration Licence Holder
Provision of contact details to Minister
- Provide and update your oil and gas licence contact details Licence Holder
Payment of consideration for licence
- Pay consideration for your petroleum licence Licence Holder
Royalty payments
- Pay petroleum royalties to the Minister each half-year Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clauses 8 and 8A
- Deliver petroleum royalty statements and make payments on account Licence Holder
Indemnity against third party claims
- Indemnify the Minister against third party claims Licence Holder
Agreement not to assign
- Obtain Minister's consent before assigning or sublicensing licence rights Licence Holder
Payment of consideration for licence
- Pay licence fees to the Minister and understand they are non-refundable Licence Holder
Records
- Keep and provide records of operations and natural gas disposal Licence Holder
Records to be treated as confidential
- Supply all required records and information at your own expense Licence Holder
Notice of commencement and termination of operations
- Notify the Minister when starting or stopping natural gas operations at a mine Licence Holder
Deliveries of petroleum in place of royalties
- Deliver petroleum to the Minister when served a royalty-in-kind notice Licence Holder
Measurement of petroleum obtained from the licensed area
- Measure and weigh all petroleum won from the licensed area using approved methods Licence Holder
Keeping of accounts
- Keep full accounts of petroleum won, saved and supplied Licence Holder
Development and production programmes
- Obtain approval for development and production programmes Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clause 13
- Comply with conditions attached to approvals and consents Licence Holder
Commencement and abandonment and plugging of wells
- Obtain written consent for drilling, abandonment, and plugging of wells Licence Holder
Distance of wells from boundaries of licensed area
- Keep wells at least 125 metres from licence boundary without Minister consent Any Person
Control of development wells
- Obtain Minister's consent before suspending or completing development wells Licence Holder
Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipelines or other receptacles
- Use good oilfield practice to confine extracted petroleum Licence Holder
Avoidance of harmful methods of working
- Use good oilfield practice and prevent petroleum waste or escape Licence Holder
Appointment of operators
- Appoint only Minister-approved operators for petroleum operations Licence Holder
Fishing and navigation
- Do not unjustifiably interfere with navigation or fishing Licence Holder
Training
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Follow Minister's written training instructions for petroleum activities Crown / Minister / Government department
Unit development
- Cooperate with other licensees to prepare a joint unit development scheme Licence Holder
Licensee to keep records
- Keep accurate drilling records and geological plans Licence Holder
Returns
- Submit quarterly and annual operational returns to the Minister Licence Holder
Licensee to keep samples
- Keep, label and preserve well samples for five years Licence Holder
Reports to be treated as confidential
- Supply required petroleum licence records at your own expense Licence Holder
Inspection of records, etc.
- Allow government inspectors to access and copy your petroleum licence records Licence Holder
Indemnity against third party claims
- Indemnify the Minister against third party claims related to your licence Licence Holder
Advertisements, prospectuses, etc.
- Do not claim government endorsement of petroleum prospects in your licensed area Licence Holder
Restrictions on assignments, etc.
- Obtain Minister's consent before assigning licence rights or petroleum sale agreements Licence Holder
Change in control of Licensee
- Get OGA consent before any change in control of your company Licence Holder
Arbitration
- Continue performing development scheme during arbitration Licence Holder
Provision of contact details to Minister
- Provide and update contact details for official notices Licence Holder
Payment of consideration for licence
- Pay all licence fees, royalties and petroleum deliveries to the Minister Licence Holder
Royalty payments
- Pay petroleum royalties to the Minister for each chargeable period Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clauses 8 and 8A
- File petroleum royalty statement and make payment on account Licence Holder
Royalty payments
- Pay petroleum royalties to the Minister each half-year Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clauses 10 and 11
- Submit petroleum royalty statements and payments to the Minister Licence Holder
Deliveries of petroleum in place of royalties
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Deliver petroleum to the Minister if served a royalty-in-kind notice Crown / Minister / Government department
Measurement of petroleum obtained from the licensed area
- Measure petroleum from licensed area using approved methods Licence Holder
Keeping of accounts
- Keep accounts of petroleum won and saved and submit half-yearly abstracts Licence Holder
Working obligations
- Carry out approved work programme for petroleum exploration Licence Holder
Development and production programmes
- Submit and obtain approval for development and production programmes Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clause 17
- Comply with conditions on consents and approvals for development programmes Licence Holder
Commencement and abandonment and plugging of wells
- Obtain Minister's consent for well operations, plug and abandon properly Licence Holder
Distance of wells from boundaries of licensed area
- Keep wells at least 125 metres from licence boundary Any Person
Control of development wells
- Obtain Minister's consent for development well drilling and completion work Licence Holder
Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipe-lines or other receptacles
- Use good oilfield practice to confine petroleum in proper receptacles Licence Holder
Avoidance of harmful methods of working
- Maintain wells and equipment safely; report spills and gas flaring rules Licence Holder
Appointment of operators
- Appoint only Minister-approved operators for petroleum operations Licence Holder
Fishing and navigation
- Do not unjustifiably interfere with navigation, fishing or marine conservation Licence Holder
Training
- Follow Minister's training instructions and report on training Licence Holder
Unit development
- Cooperate in preparing unit development scheme when required by Minister Licence Holder
Directions as to oil fields across boundaries
- Comply with Minister's directions for cross-boundary oil fields Licence Holder
Disposal of petroleum
- Deliver petroleum to UK shore or obtain Minister's consent Licence Holder
Licensee to keep records
- Keep accurate records of wells and geological information Licence Holder
Returns
- Submit regular returns on petroleum operations to the Minister Licence Holder
Licensee to keep samples
- Keep and preserve well samples for five years Licence Holder
Inspection of records etc.
- Allow Crown-appointed inspectors to inspect your records Licence Holder
Indemnity against third party claims
- Indemnify the Minister against all third-party claims Licence Holder
Advertisements, prospectuses etc.
- Do not claim government endorsement of petroleum prospects Licence Holder
Restrictions on assignment, etc.
- Do not assign licence rights or enter prohibited agreements without Minister consent Licence Holder
Change in control of Licensee
- Obtain OGA consent before changing control of a licensee company Licence Holder
Areas surrendered
- Ensure surrendered or retained licence areas meet boundary and size requirements Licence Holder
Provision of contact details to Minister
- Provide contact details for official correspondence Licence Holder
Payment of consideration for licence
- Make royalty payments and deliver petroleum under your licence Licence Holder
Royalty payments
- Pay royalty on petroleum each half-year Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clause 10
- Submit petroleum royalty statements and payments to the Minister Licence Holder
Measurement of petroleum obtained from the licensed area
- Measure petroleum using approved methods and comply with Minister's directions Licence Holder
Keeping of accounts
- Keep accounts of petroleum won and saved and submit abstracts to the Minister Licence Holder
Working obligations
- Carry out approved work programme for petroleum exploration Licence Holder
Development and production programmes
- Get Minister approval for development and production programmes before starting work Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clause 17
- Comply with conditions attached to consents or approvals Licence Holder
Commencement and abandonment and plugging of wells
- Get Minister's consent before drilling, abandoning, or plugging wells Licence Holder
Distance of wells from boundaries of licensed area
- Do not drill wells within 125 metres of licensed area boundary without Minister's consent Licence Holder
Control of development wells
- Obtain Minister's consent for suspending, completing and altering development wells Licence Holder
Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipelines or other receptacles
- Use good oilfield practice to confine petroleum in proper receptacles Licence Holder
Avoidance of harmful methods of working
- Operate petroleum wells and equipment safely and avoid harmful working methods Licence Holder
Appointment of operators
- Get Minister's written approval for any operator of petroleum operations Licence Holder
Fishing and navigation
- Avoid unjustifiably interfering with navigation, fishing, or marine conservation Licence Holder
Training
- Comply with training instructions from the Minister Licence Holder
Unit development
- Cooperate with other licensees to prepare unit development scheme Licence Holder
Directions as to oil fields across boundaries
- Comply with Minister's directions for cross-boundary oil field development Licence Holder
Licensee to keep records
- Keep records of wells and geological information and deliver copies when asked Licence Holder
Returns
- Submit periodic returns and provide information to the Minister Licence Holder
Licensee to keep samples
- Preserve and label samples from wells for five years Licence Holder
Reports to be treated as confidential
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Minister must keep licensee data confidential except with consent or as permitted Crown / Minister / Government department
Inspection of records etc.
- Allow Crown inspectors to access your records and assist inspections Licence Holder
Indemnity against third party claims
- Indemnify the Minister against third-party claims related to licence activities Licence Holder
Option to continue licence into second term
- Submit and carry out an approved further exploration programme for the second term Licence Holder
Advertisements, prospectuses etc.
- Do not claim government endorsed your licensed area for petroleum Licence Holder
Restrictions on assignment, etc.
- Get Minister's written consent before assigning licence rights or entering certain petroleum agreements Licence Holder
Change in control of Licensee
- Get OGA consent before changing control of your company Licence Holder
Areas surrendered
- Comply with minimum size and shape rules when surrendering part of a petroleum block Licence Holder
Provision of contact details to Minister
- Provide and update contact details for official notices Licence Holder
Payment of consideration for licence
- Pay consideration for petroleum licence Licence Holder
Fishing and navigation
- Do not interfere with navigation, fishing or marine conservation Licence Holder
Licensee to keep records
- Keep accurate records of wells and geological information Licence Holder
Returns
- Submit monthly and annual returns to the Minister on exploration operations Licence Holder
Licensee to keep samples
- Retain well samples for 5 years and notify OPRED before disposal Licence Holder
Reports to be treated as confidential
- Supply all required petroleum licence data at your own expense Licence Holder
Indemnity against third party claims
- Indemnify the Minister against third party claims related to your licence Licence Holder
Agreement not to assign
- Do not assign or sub-licence petroleum exploration rights without Minister’s consent Licence Holder
Provision of contact details to Minister
- Provide and update contact details for official correspondence Licence Holder
Payment of consideration for licence
- Pay the licence consideration on time as specified in Schedule 1 Licence Holder
Commencement, abandonment and plugging of wells
- Obtain Minister's consent before drilling or abandoning wells and plug wells on time Licence Holder
Distance of wells from boundaries of exploration area
- Do not drill wells within 125 metres of exploration area boundary without Minister’s consent Licence Holder
Avoidance of harmful methods of working
- Use good oilfield practice and prevent petroleum escape or damage Licence Holder
Commencement and abandonment and plugging of wells
- Obtain Minister's consent and comply with conditions for well drilling, abandonment and plugging Licence Holder
Distance of wells from boundaries of licensed area
- Do not drill wells within 125 metres of licence boundary without Minister's consent Licence Holder
Further controls on wells
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Get written permission before suspending or restarting well drilling Crown / Minister / Government department
Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipelines or other receptacles
- Use good oilfield practice to confine petroleum in proper containers Licence Holder
Avoidance of harmful methods of working
- Maintain wells and apparatus and avoid harmful working methods Licence Holder
Fishing and navigation
- Do not unjustifiably interfere with navigation or fishing Licence Holder
Appointment of operators
- Get Ministerial approval before appointing any operator to organise or supervise petroleum operations Licence Holder
Training
- Comply with Minister's training instructions and provide training information Licence Holder
Licensee to keep records
- Keep accurate records of wells and geological maps Licence Holder
Returns
- Submit half-yearly returns of petroleum operations to the Minister Licence Holder
Licensee to keep samples
- Preserve and label samples of strata and petroleum for five years Licence Holder
Reports to be treated as confidential
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Crown must keep licensee data confidential with limited exceptions Crown / Minister / Government department
Inspection of records etc.
- Allow inspection of records by Crown-appointed persons Licence Holder
Indemnity against third party claims
- Indemnify the Minister against third party claims Licence Holder
Advertisements, prospectuses etc.
- Do not claim or suggest government endorsement of petroleum prospects Licence Holder
Agreement not to assign
- Do not assign or sub-licence your petroleum rights without consent Licence Holder
Provision of contact details to Minister
- Provide and update contact details for official notices Licence Holder
Payment of consideration for licence
- Pay the licence consideration fee to the Minister Licence Holder
Working obligations
- Carry out oil and gas exploration work diligently and follow Minister's instructions Licence Holder
Short term and extended testing
- Only extract petroleum for testing under permitted limits and with consent Licence Holder
Measurement of petroleum obtained from the licensed area
- Measure petroleum using approved methods and maintain accuracy Licence Holder
Keeping of accounts
- Keep full and correct accounts of petroleum production and supply Licence Holder
Working obligations
- Notify Minister of land-based seismic surveys at least 21 days in advance Licence Holder
Appraisal production
- Get Minister's written consent before producing petroleum for appraisal Licence Holder
Commencement and abandonment and plugging of wells
- Obtain Minister's consent before drilling or abandoning wells and plug them properly Licence Holder
Distance of wells from boundaries of licensed area
- Keep wells at least 125 metres from license boundary unless Minister consents Any Person
Further controls on wells
- Get written approval before suspending or resuming well drilling and for completion work Licence Holder
Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipelines or other receptacles
- Use good oilfield practice to confine petroleum in proper receptacles Licence Holder
Avoidance of harmful methods of working
- Avoid harmful working methods and manage petroleum operations safely Licence Holder
Appointment of Operators
- Use only Minister-approved operators for offshore petroleum activities Licence Holder
Fishing and navigation
- Avoid unjustified interference with navigation and fishing Licence Holder
Training
- Follow Minister's written training instructions and provide training information Licence Holder
Licensee to keep records
- Keep accurate records of wells and geological information Licence Holder
Returns
- Submit half-yearly operations returns to the Minister Licence Holder
Licensee to keep samples
- Keep and preserve well samples for five years Licence Holder
Reports to be treated as confidential
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Keep supplied data confidential — do not disclose without licensee consent Crown / Minister / Government department
Inspection of records, etc.
- Allow government-appointed inspectors to examine your records Licence Holder
Indemnity against third party claims
- Indemnify the Minister against third-party claims Licence Holder
Advertisements, prospectuses etc.
- Don't claim government approval of oil potential Licence Holder
Restrictions on assignments etc.
- Do not assign licence rights or make certain petroleum deals without Minister consent Licence Holder
Change in control of Licensee
- Obtain OGA consent before change in control of licensee company Licence Holder
Provision of contact details to Minister
- Provide contact details for official notices and update changes Licence Holder
Payment of consideration for licence
- Pay consideration for petroleum licence Licence Holder
Royalty payments
- Pay petroleum royalties to the Minister for each chargeable period Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clause 8
- Submit production and valuation statements and pay royalty on account Licence Holder
Deliveries of petroleum in place of royalties
- Deliver petroleum to the Minister in place of royalty when directed Licence Holder
Measurement of petroleum obtained from the licensed area
- Measure and weigh petroleum using approved methods and maintain equipment Licence Holder
Keeping of accounts
- Keep accurate accounts of petroleum won and saved and submit summaries to the Minister Licence Holder
Development and production programmes
- Submit development and production programmes for Minister approval Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clause 13
- Comply with conditions of consents and approvals for development programmes Licence Holder
Commencement and abandonment and plugging of wells
- Obtain Minister's consent for drilling and abandoning wells, and plug them to approved standards Licence Holder
Distance of wells from boundaries of licensed area
- Keep wells at least 125 metres from licensed area boundaries Licence Holder
Control of development wells
- Get Minister's consent before suspending, completing, or altering development wells Licence Holder
Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipelines or other receptacles
- Use good oilfield practice to confine petroleum in proper receptacles Licence Holder
Avoidance of harmful methods of working
- Operate wells and facilities using good oilfield practice and prevent petroleum escape or waste Licence Holder
Appointment of operators
- Get Minister approval before appointing any operator for petroleum operations Licence Holder
Fishing and navigation
- Do not unjustifiably interfere with navigation or fishing Licence Holder
Training
- Comply with Minister's training instructions and provide training information Licence Holder
Unit development
- Cooperate with OPRED on unit development if licenses overlap a single oil field Licence Holder
Licensee to keep records
- Keep accurate records of wells and geological data; deliver copies to the Minister on request Licence Holder
Returns
- Submit half-yearly operational returns to the Minister Licence Holder
Licensee to keep samples
- Label and preserve samples of strata, petroleum, and water for five years Licence Holder
Reports to be treated as confidential
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Treat licensee data as confidential and prevent unauthorised disclosure Crown / Minister / Government department
Inspection of records etc.
- Allow Crown inspectors to inspect and copy your records Licence Holder
Indemnity against third party claims
- Indemnify the Minister against third-party claims related to the licence Licence Holder
Advertisements, prospectuses etc.
- Do not claim government approval for petroleum prospects Licence Holder
Restrictions on assignments etc.
- Obtain Minister's consent before transferring licence rights or entering into certain agreements Licence Holder
Change in control of Licensee
- Obtain OGA consent before any change in control of the licensee company Licence Holder
Arbitration
- Continue complying with development scheme during arbitration Licence Holder
Provision of contact details to Minister
- Provide and maintain up-to-date contact details for official correspondence Licence Holder
Payment of consideration for licence
- Pay royalty and deliver petroleum as licence consideration Licence Holder
Royalty payments
- Pay petroleum royalties to the Minister each chargeable period Licence Holder
Provisions supplementary to clause 8
- Submit petroleum royalty statements and payments on account Licence Holder
Licensee to keep records of boreholes
- Keep accurate records of all boreholes and wells Licence Holder
Assignment of Licence
- Get written approval before assigning your petroleum licence Licence Holder
Establishment of boundary marks
- Erect and maintain boundary marks if the Minister requires Licence Holder
Avoidance of harmful methods of working
- Avoid harmful methods of working in petroleum operations Licence Holder
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- You may continue your petroleum licence over part of the licensed area Licence Holder
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