Democratic Republic of the Congo Upstream Fiscal and Regulatory Report - Political Instability May Hamper New Licensing and Exploration
Summary
The oil and gas fiscal and regulatory regime in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recently experienced significant change with the introduction of new legislation governing the sector in 2015-2016. However, the lack of any new contracts means that the implementation of the new regime is uncertain. While the country has significant open acreage available, environmental opposition to the government’s efforts at opening up parts of two national parks and political issues internally and with neighboring countries could hamper progress.
“Democratic Republic of the Congo Upstream Fiscal and Regulatory Report - Political Instability May Hamper New Licensing and Exploration”, presents the essential information relating to the terms which govern investment into Democratic Republic of the Congo’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 Democratic Republic of the Congo’s upstream oil and gas investment climate.
Scope
Reasons to buy
Summary
The oil and gas fiscal and regulatory regime in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recently experienced significant change with the introduction of new legislation governing the sector in 2015-2016. However, the lack of any new contracts means that the implementation of the new regime is uncertain. While the country has significant open acreage available, environmental opposition to the government’s efforts at opening up parts of two national parks and political issues internally and with neighboring countries could hamper progress.
“Democratic Republic of the Congo Upstream Fiscal and Regulatory Report - Political Instability May Hamper New Licensing and Exploration”, presents the essential information relating to the terms which govern investment into Democratic Republic of the Congo’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 Democratic Republic of the Congo’s upstream oil and gas investment climate.
Scope
- Overview of current fiscal terms governing upstream oil and gas operations in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Reasons to buy
- Understand the complex regulations and contractual requirements applicable to Democratic Republic of the Congo’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 Contents2. Regime Overview3. State Take Assessment7. Outlook
4. Key Fiscal Terms-Production Sharing Agreements
5. Key Fiscal Terms - Concessions
6. Regulation and Licensing
8. Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
