This Act vests all natural petroleum resources of Kenya in the State and makes provision for exploration or exploitation of petroleum resources in Kenya by the State or by a private party through an agreement between that party and the State. Subject to any rights granted or recognized as being vested in any other person, all petroleum existing in its natural condition in strata lying within Kenya and the continental shelf is vested in the Government. Carrying out of petroleum operations in Kenya requires the permission of the Minister. The Government may authorize a contractor to engage in petroleum operations within a specified area, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the petroleum agreement attached this Act. The Minister may grant non-exclusive exploration permits. The Act also defines the right of a contractor to enter upon any private land for the purposes of conducting petroleum operations. The Act grants regulation-making powers to the Minister including the power to issue Regulations concerning measures relating to safety, environmental protection and the avoidance of waste, pollution and accidents.
Kenya · 1968-11-16