Our Mandate

ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing upstream petroleum operations, and that they are carried out in a manner to minimise waste and achieve optimal government revenues.

promote healthy, safe, efficient and effective conduct of upstream petroleum operations in an environmentally acceptable and sustainable manner.

ensure efficient, safe, effective and sustainable infrastructural development of upstream petroleum operations.

determine, administer and ensure the implementation and maintenance of technical standards, codes, practices and specifications applicable to upstream petroleum operations pursuant to good international petroleum industry practices.

implement government policies for upstream petroleum operations as directed by the Minister of Petroleum in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

promote an enabling environment for investment in upstream petroleum operations.

ensure strict implementation of environmental policies, laws and regulations for upstream petroleum operations.