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This paper presented at the Nigerina Association of Energy Economics conference highlights the upstream aspects of the Petroleum Industry Bill

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Page 1: Highlights Of Aspects Of The Petroleum Industry Bill   A Presentation To The Nigerian Association Of Energy Economics Conference 2009

Highlights of Aspects the Petroleum Industry Bill

Dr. Adeoye AdefuluOdujinrin & Adefulu

Barristers  Solicitors & Notaries PublicBarristers, Solicitors & Notaries PublicLagos – Abuja – Port‐Harcourt

Page 2: Highlights Of Aspects Of The Petroleum Industry Bill   A Presentation To The Nigerian Association Of Energy Economics Conference 2009

OutlineOutline

• Background

• NNPC Ltd.NNPC Ltd.

• IJVs

• Upstream Licensing

• Environmental mattersEnvironmental matters

• Institutional Framework

Odujinrin & Adefuluestd. 1972

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BackgroundBackground

– Thrust of the reform is to:• Clearly separate the government functions in the oil industry – policy, regulatory and commercial

• Create a stronger National Oil Company modeled after St t il P t t ith i d d t i tStatoil, Petronas etc with more independence to invest in local production as well as foreign markets

Odujinrin & Adefuluestd. 1972

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NNPC Ltd.NNPC Ltd.

• NNPC to be corporatised– All assets and liabilities of NNPC to be transferred (s.137)

• Except PSC assetsExcept PSC assets

– How will it be funded?• Certain moneys to be retained by the government• Certain moneys to be retained by the government under law‐ would it apply?

Odujinrin & Adefuluestd. 1972

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IJVIJV

• Should they be created by negotiation or legislation?g

• No provisions as to transfer of assets & liabilitiesliabilities– Stamp duties issues

– How will the assets be held?

– Will transfer of OMLs require ministerial consent?q

– Will JV companies be able to book assets

Odujinrin & Adefuluestd. 1972

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LicensingLicensing

• Sections 4 & 257 empowers minister to grant licenses– PPL & PML

• May only be granted to indigenous oil• May only be granted to indigenous oil companies– Not less than 60% shareholding by Nigerians

– Must be ratified by the Inspectorate or Directoratey p

Odujinrin & Adefuluestd. 1972

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Licensing (contd.)Licensing (contd.)

• Minister grants licenses on the recommendation of NPD

• NPD to conduct licensing roundsN di ti d– No more discretionary awards

– No explicit link between power of the Minister to award licences and NPD bid rounds

Odujinrin & Adefuluestd. 1972

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Environmental MattersEnvironmental Matters

• Requirement to conduct environmental programmes or environmental quality p g q ymanagement programmes– No distinction between the two– No distinction between the two

• This appears to be in addition to the EIA requirements

• EP/EQMP regime under Inspectorate while EIAEP/EQMP regime under Inspectorate while EIA regime under Ministry of Environment/NESREA

Odujinrin & Adefuluestd. 1972

Environment/NESREA

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Institutional FrameworkInstitutional Framework

• Creation of NPD, NPI, NAPAMA amongst others

• Regulatory functions not fully separatedS l f t f ti t b i d t– Several references to functions to be carried out by NPD or NPI

– Should a policy body hold acreage?• PSC 

• Is there a need for NAPAMA

Odujinrin & Adefuluestd. 1972

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Questions?Questions?

Dr Adeoye Adefulu

[email protected] & Adefulu

Barristers, Solicitors & Notaries Public

Lagos – Abuja – Port‐Harcourt

Odujinrin & Adefuluestd. 1972