UK Statutory Instrument SI 2004 United Kingdom

The Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Seaward and Landward Areas) Regulations 2004

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Enforced by
NSTA
Status
Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

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Plus 2 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

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3 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.001 Citation and Commencement
s.002 Interpretation
s.003 Model Clauses
Schedules

Schedules

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s.sch001 Licensee to keep records Regulated
  • Keep accurate drilling records and geological plansLicence Holder
s.sch001 Returns Regulated
  • Submit monthly and annual returns on exploration operationsLicence Holder
s.sch001 Licensee to keep samples Regulated
  • Label, preserve and retain seabed, strata, petroleum and water samples for 5 yearsLicence Holder
s.sch001 Power to inspect records Regulated
  • Allow Crown inspectors to inspect and copy your recordsLicence Holder
s.sch001 Indemnity against third party claims Regulated
  • Indemnify the Minister against third-party claimsLicence Holder
s.sch001 Agreement not to assign Regulated
  • Do not assign licence rights without Minister’s written consentLicence Holder
s.sch001 Ministry of Defence Regulated
  • Notify Ministry of Defence of installations and surveys; install sonar beacons on temporary structuresLicence Holder
s.sch001 Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs/Scottish Executive Regulated
  • Manage fisheries liaison, debris clearance, and compensation claimsLicence Holder
s.sch001 Provision of contact details to Minister Regulated
  • Provide the Minister with up-to-date contact details for official documentsLicence Holder
s.sch001 Payment of consideration for licence Regulated
  • Pay licence consideration to the Minister on timeLicence Holder
s.sch001 Commencement, abandonment and plugging of Wells Regulated
  • Obtain consent before drilling or abandoning wells and plug to approved standardsLicence Holder
s.sch001 Avoidance of harmful methods of working Regulated
  • Maintain equipment and prevent oil leaks and wasteLicence Holder
s.sch002 Payment of consideration for Licence Regulated
  • Pay the agreed consideration for your petroleum licenceLicence Holder
s.sch002 Measurement of Petroleum obtained from the Licensed Area Regulated
  • Measure petroleum using approved methods and maintain measurement systemsLicence Holder
s.sch002 Keeping of accounts Regulated
  • Keep and submit accounts of petroleum productionLicence Holder
s.sch002 Working obligations Regulated
  • Carry out work programme and comply with exploration programme noticesLicence Holder
s.sch002 Development and production programmes Regulated
  • Submit development and production programmes for NSTA approval before starting worksLicence Holder
s.sch002 Provisions supplementary to clause 14 Regulated
  • Comply with conditions on development and production consents and approvalsLicence Holder
s.sch002 Commencement and abandonment and plugging of Wells Regulated
  • Obtain written consent before drilling, abandoning or plugging wellsLicence Holder
s.sch002 Distance of Wells from boundaries of Licensed Area Regulated
  • Keep wells at least 125 metres from licence boundaryLicence Holder
s.sch002 Control of Development Wells Regulated
  • Get Minister's written consent before suspending, resuming, or completing development wellsLicence Holder
s.sch002 Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipelines or other receptacles Regulated
  • Use good oilfield practice to confine petroleum in proper receptaclesLicence Holder
s.sch002 Avoidance of harmful methods of working Regulated
  • Maintain wells and equipment, prevent pollution and control gas flaringLicence Holder
s.sch002 Appointment of operators Regulated
  • Appoint only an approved person as operatorLicence Holder
s.sch002 Fishing and navigation Regulated
  • Do not unjustifiably interfere with navigation, fishing, or marine conservationLicence Holder
s.sch002 Training Regulated
  • Comply with Minister's training instructions and provide training informationLicence Holder
s.sch002 Unit development Regulated
  • Cooperate in unit development of oil fields crossing licence boundariesLicence Holder
s.sch002 Directions as to Oil Fields across boundaries Regulated
  • Comply with Minister's directions for cross-boundary oil field developmentLicence Holder
s.sch002 Licensee to keep records Regulated
  • Keep accurate records of wells and geological dataLicence Holder
s.sch002 Returns Regulated
  • Submit quarterly and annual returns to the NSTA on your petroleum operationsLicence Holder
s.sch002 Licensee to keep samples Regulated
  • Label and preserve well samples for 5 years and notify NSTA before disposalLicence Holder
s.sch002 Reports to be treated as confidential Regulated
  • Supply required data under your petroleum licence at your own costLicence Holder
s.sch002 Inspection of records etc. Regulated
  • Allow Crown-appointed inspectors to access and copy your recordsLicence Holder
s.sch002 Indemnity against third party claims Regulated
  • Keep the Minister fully indemnified against third-party claimsLicence Holder
s.sch002 Advertisements, prospectuses etc. Regulated
  • Do not claim government opinion on petroleum presenceLicence Holder
s.sch002 Restrictions on assignment, etc. Regulated
  • Obtain Minister's consent before assigning licence rights or future petroleum agreementsLicence Holder
s.sch002 Change in control of Licensee Regulated
  • Obtain OGA consent before any change in control of the licensee companyLicence Holder
s.sch002 Arbitration Regulated
  • Refer disputes with the Minister to arbitration and continue Development Scheme during arbitrationLicence Holder
s.sch002 Option to continue Licence into a Second Term Regulated
  • Option to continue licence into second termLicence Holder
s.sch002 Ministry of Defence Regulated
  • Notify MoD of installation movements and seismic surveys; fit sonar beaconsLicence Holder
s.sch002 Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs/Scottish Executive Regulated
  • Appoint a fisheries liaison officer and coordinate with fishing industryLicence Holder
s.sch002 Option to Continue Licence into a Third Term Regulated
  • Give notice to continue licence into third term and surrender required areaLicence Holder
s.sch002 Provision of contact details to Minister Regulated
  • Provide your contact details to the Minister for official noticesLicence Holder
s.sch003 Provision of contact details to Minister Regulated
  • Provide and update contact details for official noticesLicence Holder
s.sch003 Payment of consideration for Licence Regulated
  • Pay consideration for the licenceLicence Holder
s.sch003 Measurement of Petroleum obtained from the Licensed Area Regulated
  • Measure all petroleum extracted from your licensed areaLicence Holder
s.sch003 Keeping of accounts Regulated
  • Keep accounts of petroleum won and saved and submit abstracts to NSTALicence Holder
s.sch003 Working obligations Regulated
  • Complete work programme before end of Second TermLicence Holder
s.sch003 Development and production programmes Regulated
  • Obtain NSTA approval for development and production programmes before starting worksLicence Holder
s.sch003 Provisions supplementary to clause 15 Regulated
  • Comply with conditions on approvals and consents under your petroleum licenceLicence Holder
s.sch003 Commencement and abandonment and plugging of Wells Regulated
  • Obtain written consent from the Minister before drilling, recommencing, or abandoning any wellLicence Holder
s.sch003 Control of Development Wells Regulated
  • Get Minister's consent before suspending, resuming or completing development wellsLicence Holder
s.sch003 Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipelines or other receptacles Regulated
  • Use good oilfield practice to confine petroleum in proper receptaclesLicence Holder
s.sch003 Avoidance of harmful methods of working Regulated
  • Take all steps to control petroleum flow, prevent escape/waste, and use good oilfield practiceLicence Holder
s.sch003 Appointment of operators Regulated
  • Ensure only Minister-approved persons organise or supervise petroleum operationsLicence Holder
s.sch003 Fishing and navigation Regulated
  • Do not unjustifiably interfere with navigation, fishing or marine conservationLicence Holder
s.sch003 Training Regulated
  • Comply with Minister's written training instructions for petroleum activitiesLicence Holder
s.sch003 Unit development Regulated
  • Cooperate with unit development scheme if required by the NSTALicence Holder
s.sch003 Directions as to Oil Fields across boundaries Regulated
  • Comply with directions for cross-boundary oil fieldsLicence Holder
s.sch003 Licensee to keep records Regulated
  • Keep accurate well records, geological plans and maps and provide copies on requestLicence Holder
s.sch003 Returns Regulated
  • Submit quarterly and annual operational returns and respond to information requestsLicence Holder
s.sch003 Licensee to keep samples Regulated
  • Preserve well samples for 5 years and notify NSTA before disposalLicence Holder
s.sch003 Reports to be treated as confidential Regulated
  • Supply required data at your own expense under petroleum licenceLicence Holder
s.sch003 Inspection of records etc. Regulated
  • Allow inspection of records and provide assistance to Crown-appointed inspectorsLicence Holder
s.sch003 Indemnity against third party claims Regulated
  • Indemnify the government against third-party claimsLicence Holder
s.sch003 Advertisements, prospectuses etc. Regulated
  • Do not claim the government has endorsed petroleum prospects in your licence areaLicence Holder
s.sch003 Restrictions on assignment, etc. Regulated
  • Do not transfer licence rights or enter into certain agreements without NSTA consentLicence Holder
s.sch003 Change in control of Licensee Regulated
  • Obtain NSTA consent before changing control of a licensee companyLicence Holder
s.sch003 Option to continue Licence into a Second Term Regulated
  • Give notice to NSTA to extend your petroleum licence into a second termLicence Holder
s.sch003 Arbitration Regulated
  • Continue complying with Development Scheme during arbitrationLicence Holder
s.sch003 Ministry of Defence Regulated
  • Notify Ministry of Defence of installation movements and seismic surveys; install sonar beacons on temporary structuresLicence Holder
s.sch003 Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs/Scottish Executive Regulated
  • Appoint fisheries liaison officer and manage fishing industry relationsLicence Holder
s.sch003 Option to Continue Licence into a Third Term Regulated
  • Give notice to continue petroleum licence into third term and surrender part of licensed areaLicence Holder
s.sch004 Measurement of Petroleum obtained from the Licensed Area Regulated
  • Measure and weigh petroleum production using approved methodsLicence Holder
s.sch004 Keeping of accounts Regulated
  • Keep detailed accounts of petroleum won, saved and suppliedLicence Holder
s.sch004 Working obligations Regulated
  • Carry out work programme and submit exploration programme when requiredLicence Holder
s.sch004 Development and production programmes Regulated
  • Submit and follow approved development and production programmesLicence Holder
s.sch004 Provisions supplementary to clause 13 Regulated
  • Comply with conditions on Minister's consents and programmesLicence Holder
s.sch004 Commencement and abandonment and plugging of Wells Regulated
  • Get written consent before drilling, abandoning, or plugging wellsLicence Holder
s.sch004 Distance of Wells from boundaries of Licensed Area Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Keep wells at least 125 metres from licensed area boundariesCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch004 Control of Development Wells Regulated
  • Obtain Minister's consent before suspending, resuming or completing development wellsLicence Holder
s.sch004 Avoidance of harmful methods of working Regulated
  • Maintain equipment and operations to prevent pollution and wasteLicence Holder
s.sch004 Appointment of operators Regulated
  • Only use approved operators for organising or supervising petroleum operationsLicence Holder
s.sch004 Training Regulated
  • Comply with Minister's training instructions and provide training informationLicence Holder
s.sch004 Unit development Regulated
  • Cooperate in unit development scheme preparation when directed by the MinisterLicence Holder
s.sch004 Directions as to Oil Fields across boundaries Regulated
  • Comply with Minister's directions on cross-boundary oil fieldsLicence Holder
s.sch004 Licensee to keep records Regulated
  • Keep accurate drilling records and deliver them to the NSTA on requestLicence Holder
s.sch004 Returns Regulated
  • Submit regular returns and information to the NSTALicence Holder
s.sch004 Licensee to keep samples Regulated
  • Preserve and manage well samples for five yearsLicence Holder
s.sch004 Inspection of records etc. Regulated
  • Permit inspection of records and provide assistance to Crown inspectorsLicence Holder
s.sch004 Advertisements, prospectuses etc. Regulated
  • Do not falsely imply government endorses petroleum prospectsLicence Holder
s.sch004 Restrictions on assignment, etc. Regulated
  • Get NSTA consent before transferring licence rights or entering certain agreementsLicence Holder
s.sch004 Change in control of Licensee Regulated
  • Get NSTA consent before any change of control of the companyLicence Holder
s.sch004 Arbitration Regulated
  • Comply with development scheme terms during arbitrationLicence Holder
s.sch004 Ministry of Defence Regulated
  • Notify MoD of installation movements and seismic surveys, and fit sonar beaconsLicence Holder
s.sch004 Option to continue Licence into a Second Term Regulated
  • Give notice to NSTA to continue your petroleum licence into the second termLicence Holder
s.sch004 Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs/Scottish Executive Regulated
  • Appoint a fisheries liaison officer and manage fishing industry relationsLicence Holder
s.sch004 Provision of contact details to Minister Regulated
  • Provide contact details for official notices to the MinisterLicence Holder
s.sch004 Payment of consideration for Licence Regulated
  • Pay consideration for petroleum licence as per Schedule 2Licence Holder
s.sch006 Measurement of Petroleum obtained from the Licensed Area Regulated
  • Measure and weigh petroleum accurately using approved methodsLicence Holder
s.sch006 Keeping of accounts Regulated
  • Keep detailed accounts of petroleum production and sales and submit regular abstracts to the MinisterLicence Holder
s.sch006 Working obligations Regulated
  • Carry out work programme and comply with exploration noticesLicence Holder
s.sch006 Development and production programmes Regulated
  • Obtain approved development programme before producing petroleumLicence Holder
s.sch006 Provisions supplementary to clause 13 Regulated
  • Comply with conditions attached to development programme approvalsLicence Holder
s.sch006 Commencement and abandonment and plugging of Wells Regulated
  • Get written consent from NSTA before drilling or abandoning any wellLicence Holder
s.sch006 Distance of Wells from boundaries of Licensed Area Regulated
  • Obtain written consent before drilling within 125 metres of licensed area boundaryLicence Holder
s.sch006 Control of Development Wells Regulated
  • Obtain Minister's consent before suspending, resuming or completing development wellsLicence Holder
s.sch006 Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipelines or other receptacles Regulated
  • Use good oilfield practice to contain petroleum in proper storageLicence Holder
s.sch006 Avoidance of harmful methods of working Regulated
  • Avoid harmful methods of working in petroleum operationsLicence Holder
s.sch006 Appointment of operators Regulated
  • Ensure only approved persons organise or supervise petroleum operationsLicence Holder
s.sch006 Fishing and navigation Regulated
  • Do not unjustifiably interfere with navigation, fishing or conservationLicence Holder
s.sch006 Training Regulated
  • Comply with training instructions from the Minister and provide training informationLicence Holder
s.sch006 Unit development Regulated
  • Cooperate in unit development of shared oil field if requiredLicence Holder
s.sch006 Licensee to keep records Regulated
  • Keep accurate records of well activities and geological dataLicence Holder
s.sch006 Returns Regulated
  • Submit annual returns and respond to information requestsLicence Holder
s.sch006 Licensee to keep samples Regulated
  • Label and preserve well samples for five yearsLicence Holder
s.sch006 Reports to be treated as confidential Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Minister must keep licensee's data confidential for 4 yearsCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch006 Inspection of records, etc. Regulated
  • Allow government inspectors to inspect and copy your recordsLicence Holder
s.sch006 Indemnity against third party claims Regulated
  • Indemnify the Minister against third party claimsLicence Holder
s.sch006 Advertisements, prospectuses, etc. Regulated
  • Do not make statements implying government endorsement of your licence area's petroleum prospectsLicence Holder
s.sch006 Restrictions on assignment, etc. Regulated
  • Obtain NSTA consent before transferring licence rights or entering certain petroleum agreementsLicence Holder
s.sch006 Change in control of Licensee Regulated
  • Get OGA consent before changing control of a licensee companyLicence Holder
s.sch006 Arbitration Regulated
  • Continue complying with Development Scheme during arbitrationLicence Holder
s.sch006 Provision of contact details to Minister Regulated
  • Provide and update contact details for receiving official noticesLicence Holder
s.sch006 Payment of consideration for Licence Regulated
  • Pay consideration for the petroleum licence as per Schedule 2Licence Holder
76 other schedules
s.sch001 Interpretation
s.sch001 Fishing and navigation
s.sch001 Reports to be treated as confidential
s.sch001 Rights of access
s.sch001 Power to execute works
s.sch001 Grant of Licence
s.sch001 Power of revocation
s.sch001 Power of partial revocation
s.sch001 Arbitration
s.sch001 Prospecting methods
s.sch001 Term of licence
s.sch001 Right of Licensee to determine licence
s.sch001 Distance of Wells from boundaries of Exploration Area
s.sch002 Interpretation, etc
s.sch002 Grant of Licence
s.sch002 Term of Licence
s.sch002 Rights of access
s.sch002 Power to execute works
s.sch002 Right of distress
s.sch002 Diligence
s.sch002 Power of revocation
s.sch002 Power of partial revocation
s.sch002 Option to continue the Licence after the Third Term
s.sch002 Power further to extend term of Licence
s.sch002 Right of Licensee to determine Licence or surrender part of Licensed Area
s.sch002 Areas surrendered
s.sch003 Interpretation, etc.
s.sch003 Areas surrendered
s.sch003 Distance of Wells from boundaries of Licensed Area
s.sch003 Grant of Licence
s.sch003 Term of Licence
s.sch003 Rights of access
s.sch003 Power to execute works
s.sch003 Right of distress
s.sch003 Diligence
s.sch003 Power of revocation
s.sch003 Power of partial revocation
s.sch003 Expiry of the Licence on Failure to Complete Certain Work
s.sch003 Option to continue the Licence after the Third Term
s.sch003 Power further to extend term of Licence
s.sch003 Right of Licensee to determine Licence or surrender part of Licensed Area
s.sch004 Interpretation, etc.
s.sch004 Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipelines or other receptacles
s.sch004 Grant of Licence
s.sch004 Fishing and navigation
s.sch004 Reports to be treated as confidential
s.sch004 Term of Licence
s.sch004 Rights of access
s.sch004 Power to execute works
s.sch004 Right of distress
s.sch004 Diligence
s.sch004 Indemnity against third party claims
s.sch004 Power of revocation
s.sch004 Power of partial revocation
s.sch004 Option to continue the Licence after the Second Term
s.sch004 Power further to extend term of Licence
s.sch004 Right of Licensee to determine Licence or surrender part of Licensed Area
s.sch004 Areas surrendered
s.sch005 After paragraph (1) of model clause 3 in Schedule 4...
s.sch005 For references to “the Work Programme” in model clauses 4(2)(b)...
s.sch006 Interpretation
s.sch006 Right to search and bore for and get Petroleum
s.sch006 Rights of access
s.sch006 Term of Licence
s.sch006 Power to execute works
s.sch006 Right of distress
s.sch006 Diligence
s.sch006 Power of revocation
s.sch006 Power of partial revocation
s.sch006 Option to continue Licence as to part of the Licensed Area
s.sch006 Continuance of Licence after the Second Term
s.sch006 Power further to extend term of Licence
s.sch006 Right of Licensee to determine Licence or surrender part of Licensed Area
s.sch006 Consequences of determination or surrender by Licensee
s.sch007 After paragraph (1) of model clause 3 in Schedule 6...
s.sch007 For references to “the Work Programme” in model clauses 4(1)(b)...

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