Regulation 2 Model clausesI1

United Kingdom

(1)

Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), the model clauses prescribed for the licences mentioned in paragraph (2) are those set out in the Schedule.

(2)

The licences are—

(a)

licences under section 3 of the Petroleum Act 1998 to search for petroleum in any area below the low water line in respect of which the F1OGA may grant a licence under that section; and

(b)

licences under section 4 of the Energy Act 2008 to—

(i)

explore any controlled place with a view to carrying on activities within section 2(3)(a) to (d) of the Energy Act 2008, and

(ii)

establish or maintain an installation in a controlled place for the purposes of such exploration.

(3)

The model clauses prescribed for the licences mentioned in paragraph (2)(a) do not include clauses 2(2) or 3(3).

(4)

The model clauses prescribed for the licences mentioned in paragraph (2)(b) do not include clauses 2(1), 3(2), 7, 8(4)(b), 17(b), 18 or 20(2)(a).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Word in reg. 2(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2016) by The Energy (Transfer of Functions, Consequential Amendments and Revocation) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/912), regs. 1(1), 15(2)

Commencement

I1: Reg. 2 in force at 13.11.2009, see reg. 1