Gabon Upstream (Oil and Gas) Fiscal and Regulatory Guide
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Gabon governs upstream petroleum operations through production-sharing agreements, although under the 2019 Petroleum Code, concession agreements may be signed for mature or marginal fields, or with domestic operators. In 2019, the country introduced new petroleum legislation that effectively reverses the tough fiscal changes introduced in 2014. The new 2019 terms will be tested during the 12th licensing round, which was previously scheduled to close in April 2020, however this has now been postponed until a later date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the new code was introduced there have been early indications that the terms could encourage investment. Following the code, Petronas, Perenco, CNOOC, and Assala Energy have executed exploration agreements, the first signed in five years. Although, whilst the new terms are significantly more attractive, the capital expenditure cuts (focused on exploration budgets) by companies and the sector uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic may be barriers to investment in the near term.
“Gabon Upstream (Oil and Gas) Fiscal and Regulatory Guide”, presents the essential information relating to the terms which govern investment into Gabon’s upstream oil and gas sector. The report sets out in detail the contractual framework under which firms must operate in the industry, clearly defining factors affecting profitability and quantifying the state’s take from hydrocarbon production. Considering political, economic and industry specific variables, the report also analyses future trends for Gabon’s upstream oil and gas investment climate.
Scope
Overview of current fiscal terms governing upstream oil and gas operations in Gabon
Assessment of the current fiscal regime’s state take and attractiveness to investors
Charts illustrating the regime structure, and legal and institutional frameworks
Detail on legal framework and governing bodies administering the industry
Levels of upfront payments and taxation applicable to oil and gas production
Information on application of fiscal and regulatory terms to specific licenses
Outlook on future of fiscal and regulatory terms in Gabon
Reasons to Buy
Understand the complex regulations and contractual requirements applicable to Gabon’s upstream oil and gas sector
Evaluate factors determining profit levels in the industry
Identify potential regulatory issues facing investors in the country’s upstream sector
Utilize considered insight on future trends to inform decision-making
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