Petroleum (Exploration and Exploitation) (Forms and Fees) Regulations

1. Short title

2. Interpretation

3. Fees to accompany applications

4. Fees

5. Application for exploration licence

6. Application for renewal of exploration licence

7. Application for grant of production licence

8. Application for variation of production licence

9. Application for renewal of production licence

10. Application for pipeline licence

11. Application for variation of pipeline licence

12. Application for renewal of pipeline licence

13. Application for direction

14. Director may require additional information

15. Revocation First Schedule-Forms Second Schedule-Fees _______ Legal Notices Nos. 142 of 1979, 15 of 1982 Short title

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Petroleum (Exploration and Exploitation) (Forms and Fees) Regulations. Interpretation

2.-(1) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise require - "graticulated map" means a map published by the Director showing, in respect of Fiji and any designated area in Fiji, graticular sections blocks in accordance with section 5 of the Act and using the World Geodetic System 1972 (WGS 72) datum; "retention area" means the number of blocks in respect of which an application for the renewal of an exploration licence is made in terms of section 20 of the Act. (Amended by Legal Notice 15 of 1982.) First Schedule (2) Any reference by number to a form in these Regulations shall be read as a reference to the form of that number in the First Schedule. Fees to accompany applications

3.-(1) Without prejudice to the other provisions of these Regulations, every application for the grant, renewal or variation of a licence under the Act shall be accompanied by- (a) the appropriate application fee; (b) the fee specified for the grant, renewal or variation of the licence applied for. (2) If an application under paragraph (1) is refused, the fee lodged in terms of sub-paragraph (b) of that paragraph shall be refunded to the applicant. Fees Second Schedule

4.-(1) The fees to be charged under the provisions of the Act or of these Regulations shall be as prescribed in the Second Schedule. (2) Without prejudice to any other remedy, the Director may recover any outstanding fee by deduction from any sum deposited with the Director by the person owing the fee. Application for exploration licence. Form 1

5. An application for an exploration licence shall be on Form 1 and shall, in addition to the requirements of section 15 of the Act, be accompanied by- (a) a graticulated map or maps having the area applied for clearly delineated thereon to the satisfaction of the Director, being an area made up such that the blocks applied for constitute a single contiguous area; (b) a written description defining the area applied for by reference to the block numbers on the accompanying graticulated map or maps; (c) such information regarding the financial status of the applicant as the Director considers necessary; (d) a list of other Fiji exploration and production licences, or applications for licences, in which the parties to application have an interest. Application for renewal of exploration licence. Form 2

6. An application for the renewal of an exploration licence shall be on Form 2 and shall, in addition to the requirements of sections 19 and 20 of the Act, be accompanied by- (a) a graticulated map or maps showing the retention area which shall be such that the blocks constitute a single contiguous area; (b) a written description defining the retention area by reference to the block numbers on the accompanying map or maps; (c) the proposals for work and expenditure programmed for the retention area; (d) certified copies of all geological, geophysical, and other data and reports, both raw and processed and interpreted, showing details in respect of the area relinquished in respect of the application; (e) any other matters which the applicant wishes to be considered by the Minister. Application for grant of production licence. Form 3

7. An application for the grant of a production licence shall be on Form 3 and shall, in addition to the requirements of section 25 of the Act, be accompanied by- (a) a report showing the nature, extent, and commercial significance of the deposit of petroleum proposed to be produced; (b) a detailed statement of the proposed exploration, development, and production programme in respect of each block specified in the application; (c) a graticulated map or maps having the area applied for clearly delineated thereon to the satisfaction of the Director, being a single area made up of immediately adjoining blocks; (d) a written description defining the area applied for by reference block numbers on the accompanying graticulated map or maps; (e) a written statement to the satisfaction of the Minister assessing potential environmental impact of the proposed production development programme, including a description of any proposed guards. Application of variation of production licence. Form 4

8. An application for the variation of a production licence shall be on Form 4 and shall be accompanied by- (a) a detailed statement of the proposed variation of the production licence; (b) a graticulated map or maps showing the original production licence and the proposed variation; (c) an environmental impact statement, prepared to the satisfaction of the Minister, on the effect of the proposed variation, and including a description of any proposed safeguards. Application for renewal of production licence. Form 5

9. An application for the renewal of a production licence shall be on Form 5 and shall be accompanied by- (a) a detailed statement of the proposed exploration, development and production programme and the estimated cost of the programme; (b) any other matters which the applicant wishes to be considered by the Minister. Application for pipeline licence. Form 6

10. An application for a pipeline licence shall be on Form 6, and shall, if required by the Minister, be accompanied by an environmental impact statement, prepared to the satisfaction of the Minister, assessing the potential environmental impact of the proposed pipeline, and including a description of any proposed safeguards. Application for variation of pipeline licence. Form 7

11. An application for a variation of a pipeline licence shall be on Form 7 and shall, if required by the Minister, be accompanied by an environmental impact statement, prepared to the satisfaction of the Minister, on the effect of the proposed variation, and including a description of any proposed safeguards. Application for renewal of pipeline licence. Form 8

12. An application for a renewal of a pipeline licence shall be on Form 8. Application for direction. Form 9

13. An application for a direction as to the conveyance of petroleum in a pipeline shall be on Form 9. Director may require additional information

14. Nothing in these Regulations shall prevent the Director from requiring any applicant to supply such additional information as he considers necessary. Revocation

15. The Oil Mines Regulations are revoked. _______

FIRST SCHEDULE (Regulation 2(2)) _______ FORM 1 PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) ACT _______ PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) (FORMS AND FEES) REGULATIONS _______ APPLICATION FOR EXPLORATION LICENCE 1. Name(s) of applicant(s). 2. Particulars of parties to application:- (a) Principal place of business. (b) Name of company. (c) Names of directors. (d) Names of principal shareholders and amounts of their shareholdings. 3. Date company registered in Fiji. 4. Name of accredited agent in Fiji. 5. Address in Fiji to which notices may be sent. 6. Number of blocks applied for. 7. Description of blocks applied for (See section 15 of the Act and regulation 5 of the Regulations). 8. Name of area. 9. Attached are:- (a) Particulars required in terms of section 15(2)(d) of the Act. (b) Additional particulars required in terms of regulation 5 of the Regulations. 10. Fees included:- (a) Application fee $ (b) Annual licence fee $ Dated this day 19 . Applicant(s) ....................................... __________ FORM 2 PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) ACT ________ PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) (FORMS AND FEES) REGULATIONS ________ APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF EXPLORATION LICENCE 1. Name(s) of applicant(s). 2. Name of accredited agent in Fiji. 3. Address in Fiji to which notices may be sent. 4. Number and description of blocks applied for (See section 20 of the Act and regulation 6 of the Regulations). 5. Name of area. 6. Block numbers of blocks to be relinquished. 7. Attached are the particulars required in terms of regulation 6 of the Regulations. 8. Fees included:- (a) Application fee $ (b) Annual fee for renewed licence $ Dated at Suva this day 19 . Applicant(s) ....................................... _______ FORM 3 PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) ACT _______ PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) (FORMS AND FEES) REGULATIONS ______ APPLICATION FOR PRODUCTION LICENCE 1. Name of applicant(s). 2. Exploration licence area and number. 3. Date of notification of discovery. 4. Date of declaration of location. 5. Number of blocks in location. 6. Block numbers of blocks in location. 7. Number of blocks applied for in production licence. 8. Block numbers of blocks applied for. 9. Number of blocks of primary entitlement. 10. Number of blocks beyond primary entitlement. 11. Designated name of production licence area. 12. Block numbers of blocks to be relinquished. 13. Attached are:- (a) Particulars required in terms of section 25(5) of the Act. (b) Additional particulars required in terms of regulation 7 of the Regulations. 14. Fees included:- (a) Application fee $ (b) Annual licence fee $ Dated at Suva this day of 19 . Applicant(s) ................................ ________ FORM 4 PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) ACT _______ PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) (FORMS AND FEES) REGULATIONS __________ APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PRODUCTION LICENCE 1. Name(s) of applicant(s). 2. Production licence number. 3. Designated name of licence area. 4. Attached are particulars required in terms of regulation 8 of the Regulations. 5. Application fee included $ Dated at Suva this day of 19 . Applicant(s) ................................ ____________ FORM 5 PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) ACT ________ PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) (FORMS AND FEES) REGULATIONS ________ APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF PRODUCTION LICENCE 1. Name(s) of applicant(s). 2. Production licence number. 3. Date of expiry existing production licence. 4. Attached are particulars required in terms of regulation 9 of the Regulations. 5. Fees included:- (a) Application fee $ (b) Annual licence fee for renewed licence $ Dated at Suva this day of 19 . Applicant(s) ................................. _______ FORM 6 PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) ACT _______ PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) (FORMS AND FEES) REGULATIONS _______ APPLICATION FOR PIPELINE LICENCE 1. Name(s) of applicants(s). 2. Production licence number (if any). 3. If applicant is not the holder of a production licence particulars of- (a) Principal place of business. (b) Name of company. (c) Names of directors. (d) Names of principal shareholders. (e) Date company registered in Fiji. (f) Name of accredited agent in Fiji. (g) Address in Fiji where notices may be sent. (h) The financial status of the company. 4. Attached are particulars required in terms of section 37(2) of the Act. 5. Fess included:- (a) Application fee $ (b) Annual licence fee $ Dated at Suva this day of 19 . Applicant(s) ................................. _______________ FORM 7 PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) ACT _______ PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) (FORMS AND FEES) REGULATIONS ________ APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PIPELINE LICENCE 1. Name(s) of applicant(s). 2. Pipeline licence number. 3. Particulars required in terms of section 43 (2) of the Act are attached. 4. Application fee included $ Dated at Suva this day of 19 . Applicant(s) ................................ _______ FORM 8 PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) ACT _______ PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) (FORMS AND FEES) REGULATIONS _______ APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF PIPELINE LICENCE 1. Name(s) of applicant(s). 2. Pipeline licence number. 3. Date of expiry of existing pipeline licence. 4. Any other matters for consideration. 5. Fees included- (a) Application fee $ (b) Annual fee for renewed licence $ Dated at Suva this day of 19 . Applicant(s) ................................ _______ FORM 9 PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) ACT _______ PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) (FORMS AND FEES) REGULATIONS _______ APPLICATION FOR DIRECTION AS TO CONVEYANCE OF PETROLEUM IN A PIPELINE 1. Name(s) of applicant(s). 2. Production licence number, if any. 3. Pipeline licence referred to. 4. Date of service of notice under section 44(1)(a) of the Act. 5. Any other matters for consideration. 6. Application fee included $ Dated this day of 19 . Applicant(s) ................................ _______

SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 4) _______ FEES 1. Exploration Licences:- $ c (a) Application fee ...................................................... 200.00 (b) Annual licence fee (per block)..................................... 30.00 (c) Application fee for renewal ........................................ 500.00 (d) Annual licence fee for renewed licence (per block) ............. 100.00 2. Production Licences:- (a) Application fee ..................................................... 1,000.00 (b) Annual licence fee (per block).................................... 5,000.00 (c) Application fee for variation ..................................... 1,000.00 (d) Application fee for renewal....................................... 2,000.00 (e) Annual licence fee for renewed licence (per block)........... 10,000.00 3. Pipeline Licences:- (a) Application fee ..................................................... 1,000.00 (b) Annual licence fee (per line kilometre).......................... 100.00 (c) Application fee for variation ...................................... 1,000.00 (d) Application for renewal............................................ 2,000.00 (e) Annual licence fee for renewed licence (per line kilometre).. 200.00 4. Application for direction as to conveyance of petroleum in a pipeline ........................................................................ 1,000.00 5. Miscellaneous:- (a) Power of Attorney (section 11 of Act)........................... 10.00 (b) Filing application to transfer or deal in licence (section 50 of Act) ....................................................................... 100.00 (c) Inspection of Registers (section 54 of Act) ..................... 10.00 (d) Certified copy of exploration licence or other document (section 56 of the Act) ................................................. 50.00 (e) Duplicate of lost or destroyed exploration licence (section 56 of the Act) 50.00 .................................................................. (f) Surrender of the licence (section 67 of the Act)................. 100.00 ________ SECTION 100-PETROLEUM (EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION) (PRESCRIBED DEPOSIT) REGULATIONS ________ TABLE OF PROVISIONS ________ REGULATION 1. Short title 2. Prescribed deposit ________ Legal Notice No. 101 of 1981 Short title l. These Regulations may be cited as the Petroleum (Exploration Exploitation) (Prescribed Deposit) Regulations. Prescribed deposit 2. The sum which the Director may require to be deposited with him under section 13 of the Act shall be $50,000. Controlled by Ministry of Lands, Energy and Mineral Resources ------------------------------------ © 2005 University of the South Pacific PacLII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback URL: http://www.paclii.org/fj/legis/consol_act/paea439