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Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Law

Ghana, Ministry of Energy

The Law regulates the exploration, development, and production of petroleum in Ghana. It stipulates the duties and rights of persons involved in such exploration, development or production. Without prejudice to rights granted or acquired in this law or any other laws; no person, except the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation shall engage in the exploration or production of petroleum.

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January 2022

The Law regulates the exploration, development, and production of petroleum in Ghana. It stipulates the duties and rights of persons involved in such exploration, development or production. Without prejudice to rights granted or acquired in this law or any other laws; no person, except the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation shall engage in the exploration or production of petroleum.

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