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

Type Statutory-Instrument
Publication 2004-02-11
Last updated 2024-01-11
State In force
Department King's Printer of Acts of Parliament
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Sch. 4 clause 34 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 4 clause 35 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 4 clause 36 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 4 clause 37 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 4 clause 38 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 4 clause 39 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 4 para. 40 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 5 para. 1 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

154

Sch. 6 clause 1 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 2 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 3 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 4 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 5 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 6 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 7 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 8 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 9 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 10 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 11 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 12 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 13 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 14 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

168

Sch. 6 clause 15 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

169

Sch. 6 clause 16 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

170

Sch. 6 clause 17 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

171

Sch. 6 clause 18 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

172

Sch. 6 clause 19 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 20 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 21 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 22 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 23 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 24 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 25 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 26 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

180

Sch. 6 clause 27 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

181

Sch. 6 clause 28 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

182

Sch. 6 clause 29 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 30 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

184

Sch. 6 clause 31 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

185

Sch. 6 clause 32 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

186

Sch. 6 clause 33 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

187

Sch. 6 clause 34 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

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Sch. 6 clause 35 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

189

Sch. 6 clause 36 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

190

Sch. 6 clause 37 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

191

Sch. 7 para. 1 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

192

Sch. 7 para. 2 in force at 5.3.2004, see reg. 1

242

Words in Sch. 1 clause 7(2) substituted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(2), Sch. 3 para. 16(3)(a); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(c)(ii)

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Words in Sch. 2 clause 16(2) substituted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(2), Sch. 3 para. 17(3)(a); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(c)(ii)

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Words in Sch. 3 clause 17(2) substituted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(2), Sch. 3 para. 18(3)(a); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(c)(ii)

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Words in Sch. 4 clause 15(2) substituted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(2), Sch. 3 para. 19(3)(a); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(c)(ii)

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261

Words in Sch. 6 clause 15(2) substituted (26.1.2009) by Energy Act 2008 (c. 32), s. 110(2), Sch. 3 para. 20(3)(a); S.I. 2009/45, art. 2(c)(ii)

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Sch. 2 clause 38(3)-(5) omitted (11.1.2024) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 21 para. 49(3); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

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Words in Sch. 2 clause 38A(2) substituted (11.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 21 para. 50(3); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

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Sch. 3 clause 39(3)-(5) omitted (11.1.2024) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 21 para. 53(3); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

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Words in Sch. 3 clause 39A(2) substituted (11.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 21 para. 54(3); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

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Sch. 4 clause 37(3)-(5) omitted (11.1.2024) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 21 para. 57(3); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

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Words in Sch. 4 clause 37A(2) substituted (11.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 21 para. 58(3); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

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Sch. 6 clause 36(3)-(5) omitted (11.1.2024) by virtue of Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 21 para. 61(3); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

295

Words in Sch. 6 clause 36A(2) substituted (11.1.2024) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), s. 334(1), Sch. 21 para. 62(3); S.I. 2024/32, reg. 2(d)(iii)

Provision of contact details to Minister

5A

  • (1) A notice, direction or other document authorised or required (in whatever terms) to be given to the Licensee by virtue of this licence is treated as given to the Licensee if it is given to the person specified by the Licensee under paragraph (2) at the address so specified.
  • (2) The Licensee must supply the Minister with the name and address of a person to whom notices, directions and other documents are to be given.
  • (3) The Licensee must ensure that, where there is a change in the person to whom, or the address to which, information should be sent in accordance with paragraph (2), the Minister is notified of the change as soon as is reasonably practicable.
  • (4) If the Licensee fails to comply with paragraph (2) the Minister may give the Licensee a notice which—
  • (a) requires the Licensee to comply with paragraph (2) within the period of one month beginning with the date of the notice, and
  • (b) states that, if the Licensee fails to do so, the Licensee will be treated as having supplied under paragraph (2) the name and address specified by the Minister in the notice.

Payment of consideration for licence

Commencement, abandonment and plugging of Wells

Distance of Wells from boundaries of Exploration Area

Avoidance of harmful methods of working

Fishing and navigation

Licensee to keep records

Returns

Licensee to keep samples

Reports to be treated as confidential

Power to inspect records

Rights of access

Power to execute works

Indemnity against third party claims

Agreement not to assign

Power of revocation

Power of partial revocation

20A

  • (1) This clause applies in a case where—
  • (a) two or more persons are the Licensee, and
  • (b) an event mentioned in clause 20(2)(c), (d), (e), (ee) or (f) occurs in relation to one of those persons.
  • (2) Where this clause applies, the Minister may exercise the power of revocation in clause 20 to revoke the licence in so far as it applies to the person mentioned in paragraph (1)(b).
  • (3) If the Minister exercises the power in paragraph (2), the rights granted to the person under this licence cease, but without prejudice to any obligation or liability incurred by the person or imposed under the terms and conditions of this licence.
  • (4) Where this licence is revoked in relation to one person under this clause, it continues to have effect in respect of the other person who constitutes, or persons who together constitute, the Licensee and in relation to whom it is not revoked.

Arbitration

Ministry of Defence

Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs/Scottish Executive

Provision of contact details to Minister

9A

  • (1) A notice, direction or other document authorised or required (in whatever terms) to be given to the Licensee by virtue of this licence is treated as given to the Licensee if it is given to the person specified by the Licensee under paragraph (2) at the address so specified.
  • (2) The Licensee must supply the Minister with the name and address of a person to whom notices, directions and other documents are to be given.
  • (3) The Licensee must ensure that, where there is a change in the person to whom, or the address to which, information should be sent in accordance with paragraph (2), the Minister is notified of the change as soon as is reasonably practicable.
  • (4) If the Licensee fails to comply with paragraph (2) the Minister may give the Licensee a notice which—
  • (a) requires the Licensee to comply with paragraph (2) within the period of one month beginning with the date of the notice, and
  • (b) states that, if the Licensee fails to do so, the Licensee will be treated as having supplied under paragraph (2) the name and address specified by the Minister in the notice.

Payment of consideration for Licence

Measurement of Petroleum obtained from the Licensed Area

Keeping of accounts

Working obligations

Development and production programmes

Provisions supplementary to clause 14

Commencement and abandonment and plugging of Wells

Distance of Wells from boundaries of Licensed Area

Control of Development Wells

Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipelines or other receptacles

Avoidance of harmful methods of working

Appointment of operators

Fishing and navigation

Training

Unit development

Directions as to Oil Fields across boundaries

Licensee to keep records

Returns

Licensee to keep samples

Reports to be treated as confidential

Inspection of records etc.

Rights of access

Power to execute works

Right of distress

Diligence

Indemnity against third party claims

Advertisements, prospectuses etc.

Restrictions on assignment, etc.

Power of revocation

Power of partial revocation

38A

  • (1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee and—
  • (a) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(c), (d), (e), (ee) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons;
  • (b) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 37A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control of one of those persons;
  • (c) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 37A); or
  • (d) an event mentioned in clause 38(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.
  • (2) Where this clause applies, the Minister may exercise the power of revocation in clause 38 to revoke the licence in so far as it applies to the person mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) , (b), (c) or (d).
  • (3) If the Minister exercises the power in paragraph (2), the rights granted to the person under this licence cease, but without prejudice to any obligation or liability incurred by the person or imposed under the terms and conditions of this licence.
  • (4) Where this licence is revoked in relation to one person under this clause, it continues to have effect in respect of the other person who constitutes, or persons who together constitute, the Licensee and in relation to whom it is not revoked.

Arbitration

Ministry of Defence

Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs/Scottish Executive

Provision of contact details to Minister

10A

  • (1) A notice, direction or other document authorised or required (in whatever terms) to be given to the Licensee by virtue of this licence is treated as given to the Licensee if it is given to the person specified by the Licensee under paragraph (2) at the address so specified.
  • (2) The Licensee must supply the Minister with the name and address of a person to whom notices, directions and other documents are to be given.
  • (3) The Licensee must ensure that, where there is a change in the person to whom, or the address to which, information should be sent in accordance with paragraph (2), the Minister is notified of the change as soon as is reasonably practicable.
  • (4) If the Licensee fails to comply with paragraph (2) the Minister may give the Licensee a notice which—
  • (a) requires the Licensee to comply with paragraph (2) within the period of one month beginning with the date of the notice, and
  • (b) states that, if the Licensee fails to do so, the Licensee will be treated as having supplied under paragraph (2) the name and address specified by the Minister in the notice.

Payment of consideration for Licence

Measurement of Petroleum obtained from the Licensed Area

Keeping of accounts

Working obligations

Development and production programmes

Provisions supplementary to clause 15

Commencement and abandonment and plugging of Wells

Distance of Wells from boundaries of Licensed Area

Control of Development Wells

Provision of storage tanks, pipes, pipelines or other receptacles

Avoidance of harmful methods of working

Appointment of operators

Fishing and navigation

Training

Unit development

Directions as to Oil Fields across boundaries

Licensee to keep records

Returns

Licensee to keep samples

Reports to be treated as confidential

Inspection of records etc.

Rights of access

Power to execute works

Right of distress

Diligence

Indemnity against third party claims

Advertisements, prospectuses etc.

Restrictions on assignment, etc.

Power of revocation

Power of partial revocation

39A

  • (1) This clause applies in a case where two or more persons are the Licensee and—
  • (a) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(c), (d), (e), (ee) or (g) occurs in relation to one of those persons;
  • (b) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(b) occurs which consists of a breach of clause 38A(2) or (4) in relation to a change in control of one of those persons;
  • (c) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(j) occurs in relation to a change in control of one of those persons (see clause 38A); or
  • (d) an event mentioned in clause 39(2)(k) occurs which consists of a failure by one of those persons as mentioned in that provision.
  • (2) Where this clause applies, the Minister may exercise the power of revocation in clause 39 to revoke the licence in so far as it applies to the person mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) , (b), (c) or (d).
  • (3) If the Minister exercises the power in paragraph (2), the rights granted to the person under this licence cease, but without prejudice to any obligation or liability incurred by the person or imposed under the terms and conditions of this licence.
  • (4) Where this licence is revoked in relation to one person under this clause, it continues to have effect in respect of the other person who constitutes, or persons who together constitute, the Licensee and in relation to whom it is not revoked.

Arbitration

Ministry of Defence

Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs/Scottish Executive

Provision of contact details to Minister

8A

  • (1) A notice, direction or other document authorised or required (in whatever terms) to be given to the Licensee by virtue of this licence is treated as given to the Licensee if it is given to the person specified by the Licensee under paragraph (2) at the address so specified.
  • (2) The Licensee must supply the Minister with the name and address of a person to whom notices, directions and other documents are to be given.
  • (3) The Licensee must ensure that, where there is a change in the person to whom, or the address to which, information should be sent in accordance with paragraph (2), the Minister is notified of the change as soon as is reasonably practicable.
  • (4) If the Licensee fails to comply with paragraph (2) the Minister may give the Licensee a notice which—
  • (a) requires the Licensee to comply with paragraph (2) within the period of one month beginning with the date of the notice, and
  • (b) states that, if the Licensee fails to do so, the Licensee will be treated as having supplied under paragraph (2) the name and address specified by the Minister in the notice.

Payment of consideration for Licence

Measurement of Petroleum obtained from the Licensed Area

Keeping of accounts

Working obligations

Development and production programmes

Provisions supplementary to clause 13

Commencement and abandonment and plugging of Wells

Distance of Wells from boundaries of Licensed Area

Control of Development Wells

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