The discovery was made by shellbp, at the time the sole concessionaire. Nigeria joined the ranks of oil producers in 1958 when its first oil field came on stream producing 5,100 bpd. Examining local content law and policy in the oil and gas industry, this book uses nigeria as a primary case study, comparing its approach to countries such as. In considering various aspects of local content law. Nigeria is the largest oil and gas producer in africa. The journal was established in 2003 and is published by maris bv. Nigerian oil and gas industry content development act 2010 no.
For the purposes of compiling a bidding list for any project, the operator, project promoter or alliance partner shall submit to the board, prior to issuing an invitation to tender itt a a list of bidders. Buy nigeria oil and gas exploration laws and regulations handbook by ibp usa ebook online at lulu. Nigeria oil and gas exploration laws and regulations handbook. Use the lexology getting the deal through tool to compare the answers in this.
Oil and gas law in nigeria by yinka omorogbe a new empirical study on oil and gas in nigeria, which serves as a useful general introduction to many aspects of the countrys oil and gas industries and related laws. Jun 08, 2018 oil and gas law payment of compensation. It is multisegment free access center for intelligence and instruments relating to nigerias legal and policy circuit. A structured guide to oil and gas regulation in nigeria. The projected lost revenue could fund nigerias combined annual federal health and education budgets twice over. Oil and gas law in nigeria african books collective. Nigerian oil and gas industry laws policies, and institutions by adamu kyuka usman. The primary piece of legislation governing the exploration and production of oil and natural gas is the petroleum act laws of the federal republic of nigeria lfn 2004. Local content oil and gas law in africa lessons from. Jan 10, 2019 examining local content law and policy in the oil and gas industry, this book uses nigeria as a primary case study, comparing its approach to countries such as brazil and norway which have also adopted local content laws in relation to their gas and oil industries.
Nigerian oil and gas industry laws african books collective. It is multisegment free access center for intelligence and instruments relating to nigeria s legal and policy circuit. The oil and gas industry in nigeria published by ggu law digital commons, 2016. The paradox of the black gold article pdf available in research in social problems and public policy 18. Getting to the yes, will be formally unveiled at the. Examining local content law and policy in the oil and gas industry, this book uses nigeria as a primary case study, comparing its approach to countries such as brazil and norway which have also adopted local content laws in relation to their gas. Within the legal framework required by nigerian laws over pollution and environmental degradation, this paper discusses some of the major oil and gas regulations with the aim of finding a lasting solution to the problems of violations and noncompliance. Although i studied petroleum law in my university undergraduate days at the university of lagos and have since specialized in oil and gas law, real estate, constitutional and legislative advocacy, it was not on my mind at least in the near future to embark on any publication on the laws, regulations and cases on nigerias oil and gas industry.
A gives a high level overview of the domestic oil and gas sector, rights to oil and gas, health safety and the environment, sale and trade in oil and. Examining local content law and policy in the oil and gas industry, this book uses nigeria as a primary case study. It places before anyone interested in the oil and gas industry basic and critical oil and gas issues not in common circulation in existing texts on. The nigerian petroleum industry established since the first significant crude oil find at oloibiri in the niger delta in 1956 has steadily grown to be one of the largest.
Oil and gas deposits may stretch over several pieces of property with different owners. Nigerian oil and gas industry content development act, 2010. The three books, compendium of oil and gas cases in nigeria, legal issues in the nigerian petroleum industry and the petroleum industry bill. History of the nigerian petroleum industry oil was discovered in nigeria in 1956 at oloibiri in the niger delta after half a century of exploration. Public regulation of the oil and gas industry in nigeria. The law and the regulatory framework governing oil and gas operations in nigeria are subjected to critical examination, alongside legal challenges in the path of addressing attendant environmental degradation, compensation, human rights, communities and protection of the environment. Pdf the legal framework for the production of petroleum in nigeria. The laws reach stretches well beyond california to require a person or company in the united states and conceivably the world that operates websites collecting personally identifiable information from california consumers. The book is arranged in such a chronological order, like reference books and dictionaries tend to be,that a lay person in going through it would. The nigerian oil and gas industry content development act the act is designed to enhance the level of participation of nigerians and nigerian companies in the countrys oil and gas industry. The legal control of air pollution in the light of the ongoing operations of liquified. The degree program offers a competitive advantage to anyone in the energy industry who negotiates oil and gas contracts, deals with mineral rights or real estate transactions, or works closely with energy attorneys.
Kachikwu launches 3 law books on oil next week vanguard news. Whoever taps into a reservoir of oil or gas will be removing these resources from all the exhibit 11 common law theories of ownership of oil and gas nonownership theory based on profit a prendre, the right to go onto land and take some part of it. This is testimony to our huge gas reserves which is estimated at 120 trillion cubic feet. Together with a push to secure and increase crude oil production, the ministry of petroleum resources, together with the nnpc, has deepened its commitment to focus on nigerias vast gas resources through the signing of the landmark seven critical gas development projects, which are expected to bring 96. Examining local content law and policy in the oil and gas industry, this book uses nigeria as a primary case study, comparing its approach to countries such as brazil and norway which have also adopted local content laws in relation to their gas and oil industries. Nigeria has been described as a gas province with a little bit of oil. Nigeria has abundant deposits of oil and natural gas and their exploitation has improved the. Job description reporting to the country manager, this person will assist, and ultimately assume responsibility for legal support in connection with the companys activities in nigeria. A new empirical study on oil and gas in nigeria, which serves as a useful general introduction to many aspects of the countrys oil and gas industries and related laws. Oil and gas exploration and production laws in nigeria. Material changes 1 updated oil and gas industry overview, irm 4. Very few books in recent years could have done so much to enhance nigeria s intellectual reputation as much as that of adedolapo akinreles recent publication titled nigeria oil and gas law.
State legislature exempts oil and gas landmen from real estate license requirements by ryan steele on december 20, 2018. It places before anyone interested in the oil and gas industry basic and critical oil and gas issues not in common circulation in existing texts on the subject. The act governs and regulates the exploration, production and distribution of petroleum and petroleum products in nigeria. Use the lexology getting the deal through tool to compare the answers in this article with those from other jurisdictions regulatory. Contracts for exploration and production 38 exploration and production contracts 38 the. Sep 29, 2017 though predominantly on oil and gas law, this is nonetheless a veritable reference book on the oil and gas industry in nigeria. Nigeria oil and gas exploration laws and regulations. This article examined the relevant legal provisions that regulate concession agreements in the exploitation of petroleum in the nigerian oil industry. Although new and alternative energy sources are emerging, oil and gas continue to be significant economic drivers affecting every sector of society. Nigeria to amend local content law nigeria abuja, january 29, 2018 the ad hoc committee on local content has called on the nigerian senate to amend the countrys local content act after alleged regularities in the contracts for the egina project, local media reported on monday. It has the largest acreage in the country from which it produces some 39 per cent of the nations oil the companys operations are concentrated in the niger delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an oil mining lease area of around 31,000 square kilometres. It places before anyone interested in the oil and gas industry basic and critical oil and gas issues not in common circulation in.
John kasich signed sb 263 into law, which amends orc 4735 to exempt oil and gas land professionals landmen from the licensure requirements imposed on real estate agents and brokers. Introduction this article focuses on the various legislative enactments governing the oil and gas regime in nigeria. Jan 07, 2019 a structured guide to oil and gas regulation in nigeria. Claim for damages to land and environment arising from oilconnected pipelaying activities responsibility of the holder of an oil pipeline license whether the construction, operation and maintenance of oil pipeline by a holder of oil prospecting licence is an act pertaining to mining operation.
Oil and gas law is a dynamic and expansive area of law, especially in the state of texas. Ownership of oil and gas 30 ownership theories in the oil and gas industry 31 permanent sovereignty over natural resources and emergent international law 34 selected reading materials 37 topic iv. This is the most comprehensive book on this subject to date. Shell petroleum development company spdc is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in nigeria.
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