EXPLORATION WORK PROGRAMME Clause Samples
The Exploration Work Programme clause defines the obligations and schedule for conducting exploration activities within a specified area. It typically outlines the types of work to be performed, such as geological surveys, drilling, or sampling, and sets deadlines or milestones for completing these tasks. This clause ensures that the party responsible for exploration commits to a clear plan of action, thereby providing structure, accountability, and a basis for monitoring progress in resource development projects.
EXPLORATION WORK PROGRAMME. (1) The Contractor shall submit and orally present to the Minister one (1) month after the Effective Date, a detailed statement of the exploration work programme and budget for the first Contract Year.
(2) The Contractor shall submit and orally present to the Minister three (3) months before the end of each Contract Year, a detailed statement of the exploration work programme and budget for the next Contract Year.
(3) The Minister may submit to the Contractor, within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the annual exploration work programme and budget, suggested modifications and revisions thereof. The Contractor shall consider the inclusion of such suggested modifications and revisions in light of good international petroleum industry practice and shall provide the Minister with the exploration work programme and budget which the Contractor has adopted.
(4) After the adoption of the annual exploration work programme and budget, the Contractor may make changes to that annual exploration work programme and budget if those changes do not materially affect the original objectives of that exploration work programme and budget, and shall state the reasons for those changes to the Minister.
EXPLORATION WORK PROGRAMME. 3.1 THE PRESIDENT has prior to or simultaneously herewith granted to XYZ, ABC and GHPL (if applicable) a Licence in accordance with the Rules.
3.2 a) The License shall be for an initial term of five (5) years divided into two phases (each referred to as a "Phase-I" and "Phase-II"), the first having a duration of three Contract Years and the second having a duration of Two Contract Years. Subject to Working Interest Owners meeting the requirements relating to renewal set forth in the Rules, the licence may be renewed for two (2) further renewal periods not exceeding two years each, if the Working Interest Owners request for such a renewal in writing to THE PRESIDENT, in accordance with the Rules. Subject to the Working Interest Owners meeting the requirements of the Rules, the Licence may be renewed for the purpose of Appraisal of a Discovery and may be extended for drilling an Exploration Well in progress. The Licence will also remain valid until a decision is made on a pending application for the grant of a Lease in accordance with the Rules.
EXPLORATION WORK PROGRAMME. 3.1 THE PRESIDENT has prior to or simultaneously herewith granted to the Working Interest Owners a Licence in accordance with the Rules.
3.2 a) The Licence shall be for an initial term of five (5) years (“Initial Term”), divided into two phases (each referred to, respectively, as "Phase-I" and "Phase-II"), the first having a duration of three Contract Years and the second having a duration of two Contract Years. The Licence shall expire at the end of Phase I if the Working Interest Owners do not fulfil the Minimum Work Commitment of Phase I and do not commit at least one firm exploration well or work units equivalent to a well of 3,000 meters depth for entering into Phase II.
EXPLORATION WORK PROGRAMME. (1) The Contractor shall submit and orally present to the Minister one (1) month after the Effective Date, a detailed statement of the exploration work programme and budget for the first Contract Year. Draft Production Sharing Contract Blocks L1B Ministry of Energy Page 28
(2) The Contractor shall submit and orally present to the Minister three (3) months before the end of each Contract Year, a detailed statement of the exploration work programme and budget for the next Contract Year.
(3) The Minister may submit to the Contractor, within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the annual exploration work programme and budget, suggested modifications and revisions thereof. The Contractor shall consider the inclusion of such suggested modifications and revisions in light of good international petroleum industry practice and shall provide the Minister with the exploration work programme and budget which the Contractor has adopted.
(4) After the adoption of the annual exploration work programme and budget, the Contractor may make changes to that annual exploration work programme and budget if those changes do not materially affect the original objectives of that exploration work programme and budget, and shall state the reasons for those changes to the Minister.
EXPLORATION WORK PROGRAMME. 3.1 THE PRESIDENT has prior to or simultaneously herewith granted to XYZ, ABC and GHPL (if applicable) a Licence in accordance with the Rules.
3.2 a) The Licence shall be for an initial term of five (5) years. divided into two phases (each referred to as a "Phase-I" and "Phase-II"), the first having a duration of three Contract Years and the second having a duration of two Contract Years. The Licence shall expire at the end of Phase I if the Licencee does not fulfil its Minimum Work Commitment of Phase I and it does not commit at least one firm exploration well for entering into Phase II. Subject to Working Interest Owners meeting the requirements relating to renewal set forth in the Rules, the Licence may be renewed for two (2) further renewal periods not exceeding two years each, if the Working Interest Owners request for such a renewal in writing to THE PRESIDENT, in accordance with the Rules. Subject to the Working Interest Owners’ meeting the requirements of the Rules, the Licence may be renewed for the purpose of Appraisal of a Discovery and shall be extended for drilling an Exploration Well in progress in accordance with the Rules. The Licence will also remain valid and automatically extended until a decision is made on a pending application for the grant of a Lease in accordance with the Rules.
EXPLORATION WORK PROGRAMME. (a) Contractor shall present to the Minister for approval with respect to each Calendar Year during the Exploration Period an annual Work Programme and budget for the Contract Area. The Work Programme and budget shall be deemed approved as submitted if the Minister does not respond within sixty (60) days of receipt. The first such Work Programme and budget shall be submitted within thirty (30) days after the Effective Date and each subsequent Work Programme and budget at least sixty (60) days before the beginning of the relevant Calendar Year.
(b) Within thirty (30) days following the end of each Quarter of the Calendar Year, Contractor shall provide to the Minister a status report specifying the work and Work Units carried out during that Quarter, the approximate costs incurred during such period and any changes that Contractor plans to make to the Work Programme and budget as a result of operations to date in that Calendar Year. The status report corresponding to the fourth Quarter of each Calendar Year shall also contain an annual summary of the quarterly reports for that Calendar Year.
14.2 In respect of the retained Exploration area approved under Article 6, the Appraisal Area under Article 13.2 (b) (i) and the Assessment Area under Article 13.3 (b)(i), the provisions of 14.1(b) shall apply.
14.3 Subject to Contractor's obligations under Article 7 and the Minister's prior approval, Contractor may amend the Work Programme and budget approved under Article 14.1.The amended Work Programme and budget shall be approved by the Minister.
EXPLORATION WORK PROGRAMME. 4.1 Licensee shall commence Exploration Operations in the Contract Area within two (2) Calendar Months of the Effective Date.
4.2 In discharge of its obligation to carry out Exploration Operations in the Contract Area, Licensee shall, in accordance with the provisions of this Article, carry out the following minimum work programmes and shall expend not less than the corresponding sums specified.
EXPLORATION WORK PROGRAMME. (a) Contractor shall present to the Minister for approval with respect to each Calendar Year during the Exploration Period an annual Work Programme and budget for the Contract Area. The Work Programme and budget shall be deemed approved as submitted if the Minister does not respond within sixty (60) days of receipt. The first such Work Programme and budget shall be submitted within thirty (30) days after the Effective Date and each subsequent Work Programme and budget at least sixty (60) days before the beginning of the relevant Calendar Year.
(b) Within thirty (30) days following the end of each Quarter of the Calendar Year, Contractor shall provide to the Minister a status report specifying the work and Work Units carried out during that Quarter, the approximate costs incurred during such period and any changes that Contractor plans to make to the Work Programme and budget as a result of operations to date in that Calendar Year. The status report corresponding to the fourth Quarter of each Calendar Year shall also contain an annual summary of the quarterly reports for that Calendar Year.
14.2 In respect of the retained Exploration area approved under Article 6, the Appraisal Area under Article 13.2(b)(i) and, the Assessment Area under Article
13.3 (b)(i), the provisions of 14.1(b) shall apply.
EXPLORATION WORK PROGRAMME. During the Exploration Period, Concessionaire undertakes to carry out the following Minimum Exploration Programme:
5.3.1 During the Exploration Period, Concessionaire must carry out the following Work Programme:
EXPLORATION WORK PROGRAMME. 4.1 The Licensee shall commence Exploration in Uganda within two (2) Calendar Months of the Effective Date.
4.2 In discharge of its obligation to carry out Exploration in the Contract Area, the Licensee shall, in accordance with the Act, Regulations and this Agreement, carry out the following minimum work programmes and shall expend not less than the corresponding sums specified as adjusted pursuant to paragraph 4.5: