The document discusses energy issues in Mexico across five areas: oil and gas, natural gas, liquified natural gas, power, and renewable energies. For each area, it outlines the relevant legal framework and authorities, restrictions on private investment, and activities that allow private investment like transportation and storage of natural gas. It also notes challenges for renewable energies like proper incentives and coordination between public entities.
Mozambique mining law no 20 2014, dated 18 August 2014Vinod Sao
The Mining Law 20/2014 of 18 Aug 2014, (an unofficial English version) promulgated on 22 Aug 2014 replacing Mining Law 14/2002 in Mozambique. However, Art 83 saves provisions of this law in relation to mining contracts that were in force prior to 22 August 2014.
For investment in Mozambican project is now subject to Provisions laid under Chapter VII- Article 62 which requires prior approval of the Govt.
Art 62.1 The transfer of rights and obligations conferred under mining holding permits and/or mining rights to an affiliate or a third party must be made in accordance with Mozambican law and is subject to approval by the Government.
Art 62.2. This provision also applies to other direct and indirect transfers of participation interests, permits and/or mining rights, including the transfer of shares or other forms of participation.
Other Key changes brought in the New Mining Law are-
• new mining contracts must provide for State participation in the mining operations (no minimum of maximum percentage participation is specified),
• introduction of local content requirements; non-nationals must "associate" themselves with a Mozambican national in order to provide goods and services to mining operators,
• introduction of domestic supply obligations that give the Government the right to buy minerals at market price for use in the local industry - if Mozambique's commercial interests so require,
• all transfers of mining rights, whether direct or indirect, are subject to approval by the Ministry of Mineral Resources (MIREM),
• introduction of signing bonuses for mining concessions awarded through public tender;
• details of new mining contracts must be published in Mozambique's Official Gazette,
• discontinuation of the tax stabilization provision which featured in the previous mining law. The New Mining Law explicitly excludes matters relating to tax from mining contracts.
• reduction of the maximum period for exploration licences from 10 to 8 years, and
• mining concession holders to start production within 48 months of the issuance of a mining concession. Under the previous law, production had to be started within 36 month of the issuance of a DUAT (right to use and enjoy land) and an environmental permit.
A copy of the lawsuit filed Sept. 15, 2011 by landowner and resident of the Township of Middlefield (Otsego County, NY) Jennifer Huntington against the township seeking to overturn Middlefield's recent ban on gas drilling. Huntington claims it violates New York State law which reserves the right to regulate oil and gas drilling in the state.
Policy Vision Vis-a-Vis Legislation By : MANTU BISWAS CCM (Retd) IBM (page 2)
First-step analysis: Mining in India : Trilegal - Karthy Nair and Neeraj Menon (page 4)
All about commercial mining and how it changes the coal production game in India : Remya Nair (page 13)
Why Gold, and Why Now : Jan Nieuwenhuijs (page 14)
Odisha Mining Auction 2020 vis-à-vis Employment: A boon or curse?! : Subranshu Bhushan Das (page 16)
Glauconite : Existing resource in India Uses – Exploitation Conclusions & Recommendations : Dr Vivek Laul (page 17)
Unshackling India’s mining industry - Indian ministries want to limit public consultations that are necessary before approving projects (page 18)
Tenders for nine iron ore and manganese blocks in Odisha likely in July (page 19)
Two states, unused iron ore, a growing human crisis : Shantanu Guha Ray (page 19)
AN ACT TO (1) RECONSTITUTE THE MINING COMMISSION AS THE MINING AND ENERGY COMMISSION, (2) REQUIRE THE MINING AND ENERGY COMMISSION AND OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES TO DEVELOP A MODERN REGULATORY PROGRAM FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE, INCLUDING THE USE OF HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FOR THAT PURPOSE, (3) AUTHORIZE HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING, BUT PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THESE ACTIVITIES PENDING SUBSEQUENT LEGISLATIVE ACTION, (4) ENHANCE LANDOWNER AND PUBLIC PROTECTIONS RELATED TO HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING, AND (5) ESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON ENERGY POLICY.
This document provides guidance for applicants on obtaining consents and access arrangements for mining activities on public conservation land in New Zealand. It outlines the processes for applying for and obtaining minimum impact activity consents and access arrangements under the Crown Minerals Act 1991. Minimum impact activities only requiring hand tools can be authorized with a consent, while other prospecting, exploration or mining requires an access arrangement. The document details the application steps, timeframes, costs and requirements for both consents and access arrangements. It provides guidance on the modules and processes involved for assessing access arrangement applications on public conservation land.
Mozambique mining law no 20 2014, dated 18 August 2014Vinod Sao
The Mining Law 20/2014 of 18 Aug 2014, (an unofficial English version) promulgated on 22 Aug 2014 replacing Mining Law 14/2002 in Mozambique. However, Art 83 saves provisions of this law in relation to mining contracts that were in force prior to 22 August 2014.
For investment in Mozambican project is now subject to Provisions laid under Chapter VII- Article 62 which requires prior approval of the Govt.
Art 62.1 The transfer of rights and obligations conferred under mining holding permits and/or mining rights to an affiliate or a third party must be made in accordance with Mozambican law and is subject to approval by the Government.
Art 62.2. This provision also applies to other direct and indirect transfers of participation interests, permits and/or mining rights, including the transfer of shares or other forms of participation.
Other Key changes brought in the New Mining Law are-
• new mining contracts must provide for State participation in the mining operations (no minimum of maximum percentage participation is specified),
• introduction of local content requirements; non-nationals must "associate" themselves with a Mozambican national in order to provide goods and services to mining operators,
• introduction of domestic supply obligations that give the Government the right to buy minerals at market price for use in the local industry - if Mozambique's commercial interests so require,
• all transfers of mining rights, whether direct or indirect, are subject to approval by the Ministry of Mineral Resources (MIREM),
• introduction of signing bonuses for mining concessions awarded through public tender;
• details of new mining contracts must be published in Mozambique's Official Gazette,
• discontinuation of the tax stabilization provision which featured in the previous mining law. The New Mining Law explicitly excludes matters relating to tax from mining contracts.
• reduction of the maximum period for exploration licences from 10 to 8 years, and
• mining concession holders to start production within 48 months of the issuance of a mining concession. Under the previous law, production had to be started within 36 month of the issuance of a DUAT (right to use and enjoy land) and an environmental permit.
A copy of the lawsuit filed Sept. 15, 2011 by landowner and resident of the Township of Middlefield (Otsego County, NY) Jennifer Huntington against the township seeking to overturn Middlefield's recent ban on gas drilling. Huntington claims it violates New York State law which reserves the right to regulate oil and gas drilling in the state.
Policy Vision Vis-a-Vis Legislation By : MANTU BISWAS CCM (Retd) IBM (page 2)
First-step analysis: Mining in India : Trilegal - Karthy Nair and Neeraj Menon (page 4)
All about commercial mining and how it changes the coal production game in India : Remya Nair (page 13)
Why Gold, and Why Now : Jan Nieuwenhuijs (page 14)
Odisha Mining Auction 2020 vis-à-vis Employment: A boon or curse?! : Subranshu Bhushan Das (page 16)
Glauconite : Existing resource in India Uses – Exploitation Conclusions & Recommendations : Dr Vivek Laul (page 17)
Unshackling India’s mining industry - Indian ministries want to limit public consultations that are necessary before approving projects (page 18)
Tenders for nine iron ore and manganese blocks in Odisha likely in July (page 19)
Two states, unused iron ore, a growing human crisis : Shantanu Guha Ray (page 19)
AN ACT TO (1) RECONSTITUTE THE MINING COMMISSION AS THE MINING AND ENERGY COMMISSION, (2) REQUIRE THE MINING AND ENERGY COMMISSION AND OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES TO DEVELOP A MODERN REGULATORY PROGRAM FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE, INCLUDING THE USE OF HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FOR THAT PURPOSE, (3) AUTHORIZE HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING, BUT PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THESE ACTIVITIES PENDING SUBSEQUENT LEGISLATIVE ACTION, (4) ENHANCE LANDOWNER AND PUBLIC PROTECTIONS RELATED TO HORIZONTAL DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING, AND (5) ESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON ENERGY POLICY.
This document provides guidance for applicants on obtaining consents and access arrangements for mining activities on public conservation land in New Zealand. It outlines the processes for applying for and obtaining minimum impact activity consents and access arrangements under the Crown Minerals Act 1991. Minimum impact activities only requiring hand tools can be authorized with a consent, while other prospecting, exploration or mining requires an access arrangement. The document details the application steps, timeframes, costs and requirements for both consents and access arrangements. It provides guidance on the modules and processes involved for assessing access arrangement applications on public conservation land.
This document summarizes an economic development presentation about Lincoln County, Colorado given by Patricia Vice. It outlines details about Karval, Colorado, a small town of 60 people located in Lincoln County. It discusses Karval's community assessment process which identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Key goals that emerged included developing a brand focused on star gazing, establishing a cafe/store, studying a packing plant feasibility, and capitalizing on wildlife. The document then provides updates on progress implementing these goals through branding, events, agriculture, and partnering with organizations to promote wildlife viewing and ranching.
The document summarizes key aspects of Mexico's tax structure. It discusses several taxes including corporate income tax (ISR), a flat business tax (IETU), value added tax (VAT), and payroll taxes. It provides details on tax rates, calculations, deductions, and requirements. The document also covers accounting considerations, import/export incentives, and concludes with recommendations for foreign companies operating in Mexico.
This document discusses the challenges that families face when relocating internationally for work. It notes that family issues are a major cause of executives failing in overseas assignments. Global Bureau Net aims to help families through the entire relocation process, from finding housing to helping them settle into their new community. Their services seek to reduce the stress and anxiety of relocating for families and companies. The document advocates for coaching and counseling support for relocated employees and their families before, during, and after assignments to help with cultural adjustment and minimize family problems that could negatively impact work performance or cause assignments to end prematurely.
RES Americas is a leading renewable energy company that is expanding into wind, solar, and other renewable technologies. It moved its US headquarters to Broomfield, Colorado and has development, construction, engineering, accounting and other functions. RES Americas has projects across North America and is developing projects in Canada and Mexico. It is also exploring emerging renewable technologies like solar, geothermal, and energy storage.
The document provides information about doing business in Mexico. It discusses how NAFTA has increased trade between Mexico, the US, and Canada over the past 15 years. Mexico City produces 24% of the country's GDP and houses over 80% of commercial and service sector companies. Strategic industries in Mexico City include finance, communications, tourism, and high technology. Cultural differences include spending more time on general discussions before addressing business and being more patient when initially contacting Mexican businesses.
Este documento proporciona información sobre la provincia de Alberta en Canadá. Resume que Alberta tiene una economía fuerte basada en la energía, la agricultura y la innovación. También destaca la calidad de su sistema educativo y sus esfuerzos para promover la sostenibilidad ambiental. Finalmente, explica las actividades que realiza la oficina de Alberta en México para fomentar las relaciones comerciales, de inversión y culturales entre ambos países.
The document summarizes the key recommendations from a report by the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission (NSTPRSC). The commission recommends substantially increasing investment in transportation infrastructure from $87 billion to $225 billion per year through various revenue mechanisms. It also calls for reform of the transportation system and new programs to modernize the national transportation network to meet 21st century challenges.
The document summarizes the history and development of the railroad in San Angelo, Texas. It discusses how the railroad was first established in 1888 and became an important shipping center in the 1920s. By the 1980s, freight operations ceased but were later revived. The city and railroad operator have worked to replace deteriorated railroad crossings and upgrade the existing rail line to improve safety, operations, and economic development opportunities by increasing rail access for local industries. Funding from government grants and partnerships with other entities have supported rehabilitation efforts to restore the railroad.
The document outlines 10 reasons to invest in the state of Coahuila in Mexico. It highlights that Coahuila has a strategic location, world-class infrastructure providing access to global markets, a strong economy supported by a skilled workforce, competitive production costs, an industrially diversified region particularly in automotive, metal-mechanics, steel, plastics, electronics and aerospace, opportunities to innovate, a high quality of life, low cost of living, supportive government, and many major companies already doing business in Coahuila. The document promotes Coahuila as an attractive location for investment and business.
This document provides an overview of opportunities for doing business in Mexico. It summarizes Mexico's population size, GDP, economic growth rates, and sectors with foreign investment opportunities such as manufacturing, automotive, aeronautics, chemicals, electronics, food and beverages, textiles, agriculture, and science and technology. The document also outlines cultural dos and don'ts for operating successfully in Mexico, such as building relationships, observing holidays, and understanding regulations. It positions Global BMT as able to guide foreign companies through business and cultural issues in Mexico.
The document discusses social media and its potential use for the Ports-to-Plains organization. It begins with an overview of social media and common tools. It then analyzes the current state of the Ports-to-Plains website and social media presence. Finally, it outlines a roadmap for improving the Ports-to-Plains website and social media strategy in the future to increase engagement and information sharing.
The document discusses social media and its application to the Ports-to-Plains organization. It begins with an overview of social media and common tools. It then analyzes the current state of the Ports-to-Plains website and social media presence. Finally, it outlines a roadmap for improving the Ports-to-Plains website and social media strategy in the future to increase engagement and information sharing.
This document discusses plans to improve transportation infrastructure along the US-Mexico border to facilitate increasing trade flows. It outlines goals to increase border crossing capacity by 30% by 2012 through constructing new bridges and expanding existing ports of entry. Modernizing highways and developing rail infrastructure are also priorities. The document analyzes current problems like congestion and proposes investments totaling billions of dollars across the 8 main border zones to achieve these objectives and maintain competitiveness between the US and Mexico.
Accenture 6 questions_executives_should_ask_about_cloud_computingNgy Ea
This document discusses six key questions that business executives should ask about cloud computing. The questions are: 1) What is it, and how does it work? 2) What specific benefits can clouds bring to my organization? 3) Can I depend on clouds to save my organization money? 4) How will clouds affect the way my organization competes? 5) What risks must my organization manage? By focusing on these questions, executives can evaluate cloud computing's opportunities and risks for their own organization in a timely and productive way.
The document summarizes a trade mission to Mexico City by Joe Kiely, Vice President of Operations for the Ports-to-Plains Alliance. It provides statistics on trade between the US and Mexico through ports in Texas, which has increased by 10-50% from 2004 to 2008. It outlines the importance of the Ports-to-Plains trade route for oil and gas, wind energy, and agriculture. The mission aims to increase cooperation between member states and provinces to further economic development.
ProMexico is Mexico's government agency responsible for promoting trade and investment. It operates through a network of over 50 offices in Mexico and 35 offices in other countries. ProMexico coordinates with various Mexican government ministries and agencies to provide services to support exports and attract foreign investment. These services include being a one stop shop for investors, providing assistance with government procedures, and aftercare for existing investors. Mexico has free trade agreements with over 40 countries and its exports, particularly manufacturing, have grown substantially since joining NAFTA.
The document summarizes Mexico's recent energy reform which overhauled the country's energy sector for the first time in over half a century. Key aspects of the reform include: allowing private investment in oil, gas and electricity exploration and production through service contracts, licenses, and profit/production sharing agreements; establishing an independent system operator for electricity; converting Pemex and CFE into autonomous state companies; and strengthening regulators. The reform aims to reverse declines in Mexican oil/gas production and reduce growing imports by attracting private capital to the energy sector.
The document discusses India's regulatory framework for upstream oil and gas exploration and production activities. It covers the following key points:
1) The Constitution of India and various laws like the Oilfields Act and Petroleum Rules give jurisdiction over oil and gas resources to the central government.
2) The Oilfields Act provides the basic framework for licensing oil and gas blocks while the Petroleum Rules lay out specific provisions for exploration licenses and mining leases.
3) There is a need to establish an independent regulator for the upstream sector to avoid conflicts of interest and provide a level playing field for private players.
The UK Government’s “Infrastructure Bill” – amended draft published on 14 October 2014. Key highlights: CO2-reduction, extraction-tax, piercing commercial veils in upstream petroleum, levies on CO2 storage/gas storage or unloading/exploiting UK petroleum, and deep petroleum/geothermal energy prospecting.
The document discusses opportunities and challenges in Brazil's oil market, focusing on legal aspects. It provides a history of Brazil's oil industry, details on Petrobras' investments, an overview of Brazil's legal framework for oil exploration, requirements for local content, and considerations for foreign companies seeking to establish a presence or become suppliers in Brazil. The local content requirements present both opportunities in the massive investments needed for pre-salt exploration, as well as challenges for companies to meet the mandated minimum percentages.
TYPES OF PETROLEUM CONTRACTS AGREEMENT; Product Sharing Contract/Agreement (PSC/PSA); Concession (or Tax-and-Royalty) Contracts; STABILIZATION; EGYPTIAN HYDROCARBON FISCAL REGIME;; Main Differences Concessionary & Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs); Participation/Joint Venture/ Association (or Arrangements); Service Contracts; WHAT CHOICES OF LAW ARE POSSIBLE? Rule of Capture; Law of the Sea Act 77 & the Rule of Capture; KEY ISSUES IN UNITIZATION AGREEMENTS; UNITIZATION CLAUSES; Discretionary Unitization Clauses; Non-Discretionary Unitization Clauses; Cross-border or International Unitization; EGYPT PETROLEUM FUTURE; UNDERSTANDING EGYPT; PRODUCTION SHARING CONTRACTS AND TAX BARRELS; Egypt Production Sharing Contract (PSC); Typical Egypt Development Lease
This document provides an overview of oil and gas regulation in Brazil. It discusses the following key points:
- Both federal and state legislation regulate oil and gas activities in Brazil. The federal government owns mineral resources but private companies can explore and produce these resources under concessions or production sharing agreements.
- Until 1995, only the state-owned Petrobras could carry out oil and gas activities, but now Petrobras competes with private companies. For pre-salt and strategic areas, Petrobras has preferential rights to operate and hold a minimum 30% stake in consortiums.
- Oil and gas activities require licenses or government concessions. The key regulatory agencies are the Ministry of Mines and Energy, National
This document summarizes an economic development presentation about Lincoln County, Colorado given by Patricia Vice. It outlines details about Karval, Colorado, a small town of 60 people located in Lincoln County. It discusses Karval's community assessment process which identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Key goals that emerged included developing a brand focused on star gazing, establishing a cafe/store, studying a packing plant feasibility, and capitalizing on wildlife. The document then provides updates on progress implementing these goals through branding, events, agriculture, and partnering with organizations to promote wildlife viewing and ranching.
The document summarizes key aspects of Mexico's tax structure. It discusses several taxes including corporate income tax (ISR), a flat business tax (IETU), value added tax (VAT), and payroll taxes. It provides details on tax rates, calculations, deductions, and requirements. The document also covers accounting considerations, import/export incentives, and concludes with recommendations for foreign companies operating in Mexico.
This document discusses the challenges that families face when relocating internationally for work. It notes that family issues are a major cause of executives failing in overseas assignments. Global Bureau Net aims to help families through the entire relocation process, from finding housing to helping them settle into their new community. Their services seek to reduce the stress and anxiety of relocating for families and companies. The document advocates for coaching and counseling support for relocated employees and their families before, during, and after assignments to help with cultural adjustment and minimize family problems that could negatively impact work performance or cause assignments to end prematurely.
RES Americas is a leading renewable energy company that is expanding into wind, solar, and other renewable technologies. It moved its US headquarters to Broomfield, Colorado and has development, construction, engineering, accounting and other functions. RES Americas has projects across North America and is developing projects in Canada and Mexico. It is also exploring emerging renewable technologies like solar, geothermal, and energy storage.
The document provides information about doing business in Mexico. It discusses how NAFTA has increased trade between Mexico, the US, and Canada over the past 15 years. Mexico City produces 24% of the country's GDP and houses over 80% of commercial and service sector companies. Strategic industries in Mexico City include finance, communications, tourism, and high technology. Cultural differences include spending more time on general discussions before addressing business and being more patient when initially contacting Mexican businesses.
Este documento proporciona información sobre la provincia de Alberta en Canadá. Resume que Alberta tiene una economía fuerte basada en la energía, la agricultura y la innovación. También destaca la calidad de su sistema educativo y sus esfuerzos para promover la sostenibilidad ambiental. Finalmente, explica las actividades que realiza la oficina de Alberta en México para fomentar las relaciones comerciales, de inversión y culturales entre ambos países.
The document summarizes the key recommendations from a report by the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission (NSTPRSC). The commission recommends substantially increasing investment in transportation infrastructure from $87 billion to $225 billion per year through various revenue mechanisms. It also calls for reform of the transportation system and new programs to modernize the national transportation network to meet 21st century challenges.
The document summarizes the history and development of the railroad in San Angelo, Texas. It discusses how the railroad was first established in 1888 and became an important shipping center in the 1920s. By the 1980s, freight operations ceased but were later revived. The city and railroad operator have worked to replace deteriorated railroad crossings and upgrade the existing rail line to improve safety, operations, and economic development opportunities by increasing rail access for local industries. Funding from government grants and partnerships with other entities have supported rehabilitation efforts to restore the railroad.
The document outlines 10 reasons to invest in the state of Coahuila in Mexico. It highlights that Coahuila has a strategic location, world-class infrastructure providing access to global markets, a strong economy supported by a skilled workforce, competitive production costs, an industrially diversified region particularly in automotive, metal-mechanics, steel, plastics, electronics and aerospace, opportunities to innovate, a high quality of life, low cost of living, supportive government, and many major companies already doing business in Coahuila. The document promotes Coahuila as an attractive location for investment and business.
This document provides an overview of opportunities for doing business in Mexico. It summarizes Mexico's population size, GDP, economic growth rates, and sectors with foreign investment opportunities such as manufacturing, automotive, aeronautics, chemicals, electronics, food and beverages, textiles, agriculture, and science and technology. The document also outlines cultural dos and don'ts for operating successfully in Mexico, such as building relationships, observing holidays, and understanding regulations. It positions Global BMT as able to guide foreign companies through business and cultural issues in Mexico.
The document discusses social media and its potential use for the Ports-to-Plains organization. It begins with an overview of social media and common tools. It then analyzes the current state of the Ports-to-Plains website and social media presence. Finally, it outlines a roadmap for improving the Ports-to-Plains website and social media strategy in the future to increase engagement and information sharing.
The document discusses social media and its application to the Ports-to-Plains organization. It begins with an overview of social media and common tools. It then analyzes the current state of the Ports-to-Plains website and social media presence. Finally, it outlines a roadmap for improving the Ports-to-Plains website and social media strategy in the future to increase engagement and information sharing.
This document discusses plans to improve transportation infrastructure along the US-Mexico border to facilitate increasing trade flows. It outlines goals to increase border crossing capacity by 30% by 2012 through constructing new bridges and expanding existing ports of entry. Modernizing highways and developing rail infrastructure are also priorities. The document analyzes current problems like congestion and proposes investments totaling billions of dollars across the 8 main border zones to achieve these objectives and maintain competitiveness between the US and Mexico.
Accenture 6 questions_executives_should_ask_about_cloud_computingNgy Ea
This document discusses six key questions that business executives should ask about cloud computing. The questions are: 1) What is it, and how does it work? 2) What specific benefits can clouds bring to my organization? 3) Can I depend on clouds to save my organization money? 4) How will clouds affect the way my organization competes? 5) What risks must my organization manage? By focusing on these questions, executives can evaluate cloud computing's opportunities and risks for their own organization in a timely and productive way.
The document summarizes a trade mission to Mexico City by Joe Kiely, Vice President of Operations for the Ports-to-Plains Alliance. It provides statistics on trade between the US and Mexico through ports in Texas, which has increased by 10-50% from 2004 to 2008. It outlines the importance of the Ports-to-Plains trade route for oil and gas, wind energy, and agriculture. The mission aims to increase cooperation between member states and provinces to further economic development.
ProMexico is Mexico's government agency responsible for promoting trade and investment. It operates through a network of over 50 offices in Mexico and 35 offices in other countries. ProMexico coordinates with various Mexican government ministries and agencies to provide services to support exports and attract foreign investment. These services include being a one stop shop for investors, providing assistance with government procedures, and aftercare for existing investors. Mexico has free trade agreements with over 40 countries and its exports, particularly manufacturing, have grown substantially since joining NAFTA.
The document summarizes Mexico's recent energy reform which overhauled the country's energy sector for the first time in over half a century. Key aspects of the reform include: allowing private investment in oil, gas and electricity exploration and production through service contracts, licenses, and profit/production sharing agreements; establishing an independent system operator for electricity; converting Pemex and CFE into autonomous state companies; and strengthening regulators. The reform aims to reverse declines in Mexican oil/gas production and reduce growing imports by attracting private capital to the energy sector.
The document discusses India's regulatory framework for upstream oil and gas exploration and production activities. It covers the following key points:
1) The Constitution of India and various laws like the Oilfields Act and Petroleum Rules give jurisdiction over oil and gas resources to the central government.
2) The Oilfields Act provides the basic framework for licensing oil and gas blocks while the Petroleum Rules lay out specific provisions for exploration licenses and mining leases.
3) There is a need to establish an independent regulator for the upstream sector to avoid conflicts of interest and provide a level playing field for private players.
The UK Government’s “Infrastructure Bill” – amended draft published on 14 October 2014. Key highlights: CO2-reduction, extraction-tax, piercing commercial veils in upstream petroleum, levies on CO2 storage/gas storage or unloading/exploiting UK petroleum, and deep petroleum/geothermal energy prospecting.
The document discusses opportunities and challenges in Brazil's oil market, focusing on legal aspects. It provides a history of Brazil's oil industry, details on Petrobras' investments, an overview of Brazil's legal framework for oil exploration, requirements for local content, and considerations for foreign companies seeking to establish a presence or become suppliers in Brazil. The local content requirements present both opportunities in the massive investments needed for pre-salt exploration, as well as challenges for companies to meet the mandated minimum percentages.
TYPES OF PETROLEUM CONTRACTS AGREEMENT; Product Sharing Contract/Agreement (PSC/PSA); Concession (or Tax-and-Royalty) Contracts; STABILIZATION; EGYPTIAN HYDROCARBON FISCAL REGIME;; Main Differences Concessionary & Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs); Participation/Joint Venture/ Association (or Arrangements); Service Contracts; WHAT CHOICES OF LAW ARE POSSIBLE? Rule of Capture; Law of the Sea Act 77 & the Rule of Capture; KEY ISSUES IN UNITIZATION AGREEMENTS; UNITIZATION CLAUSES; Discretionary Unitization Clauses; Non-Discretionary Unitization Clauses; Cross-border or International Unitization; EGYPT PETROLEUM FUTURE; UNDERSTANDING EGYPT; PRODUCTION SHARING CONTRACTS AND TAX BARRELS; Egypt Production Sharing Contract (PSC); Typical Egypt Development Lease
This document provides an overview of oil and gas regulation in Brazil. It discusses the following key points:
- Both federal and state legislation regulate oil and gas activities in Brazil. The federal government owns mineral resources but private companies can explore and produce these resources under concessions or production sharing agreements.
- Until 1995, only the state-owned Petrobras could carry out oil and gas activities, but now Petrobras competes with private companies. For pre-salt and strategic areas, Petrobras has preferential rights to operate and hold a minimum 30% stake in consortiums.
- Oil and gas activities require licenses or government concessions. The key regulatory agencies are the Ministry of Mines and Energy, National
Oil & Money 2014 hosts unique opportunity to meet top Mexican government officials to fully explain the country's historic forthcoming bidding round.
Videos of the full session will be available shortly on www.oilandmoney.com.
The document provides an analysis of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act 2021 in India. Some key points:
- The amendment aims to simplify mining operations in India by increasing leniency in the industry and enhancing efficiency.
- It allows captive mines to sell up to 50% of minerals produced after meeting end-use plant needs. It also allows statutory clearances to be transferred with mining leases.
- Private entities are now eligible to undertake mineral exploration, aimed at increasing exploration.
- Other changes include non-exclusive reconnaissance permits, definitions added around production and dispatch, and lapsing of rights for some concession holders.
- The amendment seeks to boost the mining sector
Coalition Forum: Legal Implications of Offshore DrillingAdele Ramos
The document discusses several legal issues with Belize's current laws and regulations regarding offshore drilling. It notes that Belize's legal system does not offer sufficient protection for private individuals in the event of environmental damages from drilling. The Petroleum Act gives too much power to the Minister and lacks requirements for consultation, environmental protection plans, and adherence to international standards. Contracts awarded by the Minister also lack necessary safeguards. Overall, Belize's laws and oversight of offshore drilling contracts are insufficient to protect citizens and the environment from potential harms.
This document provides an introduction to the petroleum industry, including:
- A brief history of the origins and development of the petroleum industry from illumination and transportation to modern exploration and extraction techniques.
- An overview of key concepts in petroleum geology like different trap types that can contain oil and gas reserves.
- A summary of common classification systems for petroleum reserves like the Petroleum Resources Management System.
- A discussion of the relationships between governments, petroleum companies and different licensing models like concessions, production sharing contracts, and service contracts.
- A high-level look at some other petroleum industry topics like the global oil market, investment decisions, ownership and a short history of the industry
Zaid Mahayni - The Discretionary vs The Auction Licence Allocation Methods -...Dr. Zaid Mahayni
This paper was written in 2001 as part of the CEPMLP's LLM in Petroleum Law and Policy program. It describes the main differences between the discretionary and the auction license allocation methods. It also discusses the circumstances justifying the adoption of each system.
On August 11, 2014, the secondary laws implementing the historic Mexican constitutional changes drastically reforming the energy sector, including oil and gas, and electricity, were officially published.
These reforms bring deep changes to the Mexican energy market and huge opportunities for investment.
Given the complexity of the changes, we have prepared a presentation as background for such a discussion, summarizing the context of the reforms and the fundamentals of the new scenario for investors.
Sanchez Devanny Eseverri
The document discusses various aspects of controlling the petroleum industry, including the value chain of petroleum production and transportation, different types of petroleum geology and reserves classifications. It also examines different contractual frameworks that govern relationships between governments and petroleum companies, such as concessions, product-sharing contracts, and service contracts. Overall, it describes how the petroleum industry is controlled through a hybrid system of contracts, laws, and administrative regulations that aim to balance risks and rewards between private industry and public authorities.
No dia 15 de março de 2012 , Dra. Vera H. de Moraes Dantas, sócia do escritório da Noronha Advogados em Londres, apresentou o Seminário “Opportunities in the Oil & Gas Market In Brazil – Some Legal Aspects”, em Aberdeen, Escócia.
On 15 March 2012, Dra. Vera H. de Moraes Dantas, Noronha Advogados´s partner in London’s office, presented the Seminar “Opportunities in the Oil & Gas Market In Brazil – Some Legal Aspects”, in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Proposed Mining Engineering Profession Bill and its Implications to Geotherma...Fernando Penarroyo
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1. “Energy Issues in Mexico”
Chambers of Americas TRADE MISSION TO
Ariel Ramos Marcín Mexico, D. F., Mexico
November 9-13, 2009
2. Energy Issues in Mexico
A. Oil & Gas
B. Natural Gas
C. Liquified Natural Gas
D. Power
E. Renewable Energies
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3. Oil & Gas
Legal Framework
Paragraphs 4th and 6th of Art. 27 (with respect to the restrictions on the
ownership of oil and hydrocarbons), the 4th Paragraph of Art. 28 (with
respect to monopolistic activities of the State in this matters) and Art. 134
(with respect to government procurement principles) of the Constitutions of
the United Mexican States (the “Constitution”)
Chapter 6 and Annexes 602.3 and III of the North American Free Trade
Agreement (“Nafta”)
Implementing Law of Art. 27 of the Constitution in Petroleum Matters (Ley
Reglamentaria del Art. 27 Constitucional en Materia de Petróleo,
hereinafter, the “Implementing Law”)
Law of Petróleos Mexicanos (Ley de Petróleos Mexicanos, hereinafter the
“Pemex Law”)
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4. Oil & Gas (Cont’)
Legal Framework (Cont’)
Regulations to the Implementing Law (Reglamento de la Ley Reglamentaria
del Art. 27 Constitucional en Materia de Petróleo, hereinafter, the “RIL27”)
Regulations to the Pemex Law (Reglamento de la Ley de Petróleos
Mexicanos, hereinafter, the “RPL”)
Guidelines from the Board of Director with respect to Productive
Sustainable Activities (Disposiciones del Consejo de Administración
respecto de Actividades Sustantivas de Carácter Productivo, the “Board
Guidelines”) (PENDING)
Criteria from the Committee for Acquisitions, Leases, Works and Services
(Comité de Adquisiciones, Arrendamientos, Obras y Servicios, hereinafter
the “Acquisitions Committee”) (PENDING)
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5. Oil & Gas (Cont’)
Competent Authorities
Ministry of Energy (Secretaría de Energía)
Ministry of Public Affairs (Secretaría de la Función Pública)
Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito
Público)
Regulatory Energy Commission (Comisión Reguladora de Energía; “CRE”)
National Hydrocarbons Commission (Comisión Nacional de Hidrocarburos)
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6. Oil & Gas (Cont’)
Public Entities
Petróleos Mexicanos and its subsidiaries (jointly, “Pemex”) are the following:
Pemex-Exploración y Producción: Exploration and exploitation of oil and natural gas;
its transportation storage facilities and marketing;
Pemex-Refinería: Industrial refinery processes; elaboration of petroleum products and
oil related products suitable to be used as basic industrial raw material; storage,
transportation, distribution and marketing of products and its related products.
Pemex-Gas y Petroquímica Básica: Natural Gas processing, liquefied natural gas and
artificial gas; storage, transportation, distribution and marketing of the same as well as
those products related to those suitable to be used as basic industrial raw material, and
Pemex-Petroquímica: Petrochemical industrial processes in regard to products not
considered part of the basic petrochemical industry as well as their storage, distribution
and marketing.
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7. Oil & Gas (cont’)
Constitutional Restrictions (Sixth Paragraph of Art. 27 of the
Constitution)
Direct Domain. It corresponds to the Nation the direct control of the natural
resources in the Mexican territory, including oil and natural gas.
Non-transferable and Does not Expire. The Nation’s control is non-
transferable and does not expire, which means that will not be subject to
statutes of limitations (imprescriptible).
Exploitation. Exploitation of oil and natural gas is reserved to the Nation
and shall be determined through the Petroleum Laws.
No concessions or contracts. There has been an wide and ample debate
with respect to the ‘contracts’ certain scholars consider that it should be
understood as to (i) refer to contracts which may grant rights to third
parties that may affect the the rights of the Nation referred to above; (ii)
contracts which grant rights to third parties similar to concessions, and/or
(iii) profit sharing or risk exploration and production contracts.
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8. Oil & Gas (cont’)
Legal Restrictions
The following activities are restricted:
The exploration, exploitation, refining, transportation, storage, distribution and first hand
sales of oil and products resulting from its refining;
the exploration, exploitation and first hand sales of natural gas as well as the
transportation and the storage essential and necessary for the interconnection of the
exploration and elaboration.
the elaboration, transportation, storage, distribution and first hand sales oil and natural
gas related products suitable to be used as basic raw material and basic
petrochemicals.
Exploration by private investors is restricted to surface exploration according to the
Implementing Law, Articles 2, 3 and 7.
Surface exploration requires permit by Ministry of Energy granted to Pemex.
If a private investor carries out surface exploration it must comply with the Petroleum
Works Regulation (technical requirements among others) according Article 3
thereunder.
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9. Oil & Gas (Cont’)
Legal Restrictions (Cont’)
Rules Related to Contracts in General and specifically to the “Productive Sustainable
Activities”
Dual Contractual Regime
Mexico will direct ownership of hydrocarbons;
Rights to oil reserves may never be transferred; therefore, suppliers or contractors may
never register these as their own assets and Mexico will register these as part of its
assets;
Control and management of the oil industry will be kept at all times as referred to in
Article 3 of the Regulatory Law;
The compensation established under said contracts must always be in cash; therefore,
a percentage of the production or the value of the sales of hydrocarbons or its profits or
the earnings of the contracting company may never be agreed as payment for services
rendered or for the works executed;
Preferential rights will never be granted for any type of purchase of oil or its derivatives
or to influence the sale to third parties; and
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10. Oil & Gas (Cont’)
Legal Restrictions (Cont’)
Rules Related to Contracts in General and specifically to the “Productive Sustainable
Activities” (Cont’)
Contracts may not be executed if they include programs for shared production or
partnerships in exclusive and strategic sectors that are undertaken by the Mexican
State indicated by Article 3 of the Regulatory Law;
Payments must be set in cash and must be reasonable in terms of industry standards
or uses and included in the authorized budget for PEMEX;
Agreements must be set by fixed programs or predetermined formulas that provide a
certain price in accordance with civil legislation;
Agreements must be established on a quarterly basis and necessary revisions may be
stipulated to incorporate any technological progress or variations to market prices of
the raw materials or equipment used in the corresponding work or others that
contribute to improving the efficiency of the project based on the mechanisms to adjust
costs and fix the prices authorized by the Board of Directors;
Agreements must go into effects at the signature thereof;
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11. Oil & Gas (Cont’)
Legal Restrictions (Cont’)
Rules Related to Contracts in General and specifically to the “Productive Sustainable
Activities” (Cont’)
Penalties must be included in respect of the negative impact caused by the activities of
the contractor regarding environmental sustainability and for any beach of the
opportunity indicators, time and quality.
Additional compensation may only be included when:
The contractor obtains financing for the works to be executed;
The contractor benefits from new technologies provided to the contractors; or
Other circumstances occur that are attributed to the contractor and that result in
greater profits for Petróleos Mexicanos and in a better result for the works or
service; however, provide that compensation may not be fixed by reference to
percentages of the value of sales or of the production of hydrocarbons. Any
additional compensation must be established expressly when the agreement is
signed.
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12. Natural Gas
Legal Framework
Paragraphs 4th and 6th of Art. 27 (with respect to the restrictions on the
ownership of oil and hydrocarbons) and the 4th Paragraph of Art. 28 (with
respect to monopolistic activities of the State in this matters) of the
Constitutions.
Chapter 6 and Annexes 602.3 and III of the North American Free Trade
Agreement (“Nafta”)
Implementing Law
Natural Gas Regulations (Reglamento de Gas Natural, hereinafter, the
“Natural Gas Regulatios”)
Directives Issued by the CRE with respect to Natural Gas Prices,
Accounting, Geographical Zones, First Hand Sales, Insurance, and
Liquefied Natural Gas.
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13. Natural Gas (Cont’)
Competent Authorities and Entities
Ministry of Energy (Secretaría de Energía)
Regulatory Energy Commission (Comisión Reguladora de Energía; “CRE”)
shall promote the development of the first hand sales of natural gas as well
as its transportation and storage necessary for its exploitation, elaboration
and distribution.
Pemex-Exploración y Producción, with respect to the exploration and
production of natural gas.
Pemex-Gas y Petroquímica Básica, with respect to first hand sales of
natural gas produced in Mexico and the ownership and operation of the
National Gas Pipeline System (Sistema Nacional de Gasoductos).
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14. Natural Gas (Cont’)
Restrictions
Exploration and production of natural gas.
First hand sales of natural gas produced in Mexico.
Transmission through the National System of Gas Pipelines.
Activities which allow Private Investment
Transportation
Storage
Importation
Distribution
The activities above require permit from the CRE.
Please note that that vertical integration of ‘transportation’ and
‘distribution’ activities is restricted.
LNG Activities are regulated as a Type of Natural Gas Storage;
however, it goes beyond than that and requires further regulation
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15. Power
Legal Framework
Paragraphs 6th of Art. 27 (with respect to the restrictions on the Public
Service of Electricity) and the 4th Paragraph of Art. 28 (with respect to
monopolistic activities of the State in this matters) of the Constitutions.
Public Power Utility Law (Ley del Servicio Público de Energía Eléctrica,
hereinafter, the “Power Law”).
Power Law Regulations (Reglamento de la Ley del Servicio Público de
Energía Eléctrica, hereinafter, the “Power Regulations”).
Directives and Form of Contracts Issued and Approved by the CRE with
respect to Interconnection, Wheeling, Transportation and Renewable
Energies.
Competent Authorities and Entities
Ministry of Energy (Secretaría de Energía)
CRE
Federal Electricity Commission (Comisión Federal de Electricidad)
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16. Power (Cont’)
Restrictions
“Public Power Activities”, which include every aspect of electrical power from
generation, to transmission and distribution, are reserved to the Nation.
Also, CFE is in charge of the power dispatch through the National Center of Power
Control (Centro Nacional de Control de Energía Eléctrica or CENACE) and the power
transmission through the National Power Grid.
Private Investment
In 1992, several reforms were implemented to the Power Law and the Power
Regulation, in order to authorize private investment in services considered to be
“Non-Public Power Activities”, which includes the following:
Independent power production (“IPP”) which power shall be sold to CFE;
Co-generation (Co-gen);
Self-supply Projects;
Importation and/or Exportation of power, and
Combination of the above.
All the referred schemes require a permit that has to be issued by the CRE.
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17. Renewable Energy
Legal Framework
Law for the Promotion and Development of Bioenergies (Ley para la Promoción y
Desarrollo de Bioenergéticos) and its Regulations
Law for the Utilization of Sustainable Energy (Ley para el Aprovechamiento
Sustentable de Energía) and its Regulations
Law for the Utilization of Renewable Energies and Financing of the Energy Transition
(Ley para el Aprovechamiento de Energías Renovables y el Financiamiento de la
Transición Energética) and its Regulations
Rules for the operation of the National Council of Energy (Consejo Nacional de
Energía)
Competent Authorities and Entities
Ministry of Energy
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT)
Ministry of Agriculture, Cattle, Rural Development, Fishing and Food (SAGARPA)
CRE
Bioenergies Commision (Comisión de Bioenergéticos)
CFE
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18. Renewable Energies (Cont’)
CRE Directives
Form of interconnection Contract for Renewable Energies
Form of Transmission Contrct for Renewable Energies
Challenges
Proper Incentives
Subsidies
Coordination of Public Entities
Samples
Biofuels
Wind Power Projects
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19. Thank you ! / ¡Gracias!
Ariel Ramos Marcín
Socio
White & Case, S. C.
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Blvd. M. Ávila Camacho 24 – PH
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11000, México D. F.
México
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aramos@whitecase.com
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www.whitecase.com
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