Library Resource
An Act to make provision for the exploration and production of petroleum and for other matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.
Legislation
Uganda, Africa, Eastern Africa
This Act provides rules relative to the exploration for and the exploitation of oil resources in Uganda. The Act also imposes certain duties on licence holders with respect to the protection of the environment and in case of emergencies. No person shall carry on any exploration or development operations on petroleum in or upon any land in Uganda except under, and in accordance with, a licence issued under this Act. The Government may enter into an agreement for the grant of a licence.