Russia Upstream Fiscal and Regulatory Report - MET to Stabilize Tax Burden as Export Duties Phase Out
Summary
The vast majority of upstream oil and gas operations in Russia are governed by subsoil licenses under a concession-type regime. Currently, the upstream tax burden is made up of two main elements, Mineral Extraction Tax (MET) and export duties. Oil export duty will be phased out from 2019-2024, but the overall tax burden will remain relatively stable as an element equivalent to the export duty will be added to MET rates. A new profit-based tax (NDM) regime will also come into force in 2019 for selected fields included in a pilot phase, with the regime applying a reduced rate of MET in favor of a 50% tax on field profits.
“Russia Upstream Fiscal and Regulatory Report - MET to Stabilize Tax Burden as Export Duties Phase Out”, presents the essential information relating to the terms which govern investment into Russia’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 Russia’s upstream oil and gas investment climate.
Scope
Reasons to buy
Summary
The vast majority of upstream oil and gas operations in Russia are governed by subsoil licenses under a concession-type regime. Currently, the upstream tax burden is made up of two main elements, Mineral Extraction Tax (MET) and export duties. Oil export duty will be phased out from 2019-2024, but the overall tax burden will remain relatively stable as an element equivalent to the export duty will be added to MET rates. A new profit-based tax (NDM) regime will also come into force in 2019 for selected fields included in a pilot phase, with the regime applying a reduced rate of MET in favor of a 50% tax on field profits.
“Russia Upstream Fiscal and Regulatory Report - MET to Stabilize Tax Burden as Export Duties Phase Out”, presents the essential information relating to the terms which govern investment into Russia’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 Russia’s upstream oil and gas investment climate.
Scope
- Overview of current fiscal terms governing upstream oil and gas operations in Russia
- 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 Russia.
Reasons to buy
- Understand the complex regulations and contractual requirements applicable to Russia’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.
Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents
4. Key Fiscal Terms- Concession
5. Key Fiscal Terms - Production Sharing Agreement
6. Regulation and Licensing
8. Appendix
1.1 List of Tables
1.2 List of Figures